Drama, Drama, Drama Vocabulary - PowerPoint Presentation

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Drama, Drama, Drama

VocabularySlide2

A story that is written with the purpose of being performed in front of an audience.

Or in other words, a play

Dramas always have 5 major elements (& often more):Rising actionConflictClimaxFalling actionResolution

A Drama is…Slide3

Rising action- related scenes that build toward the point of greatest interest

Climax- the most intense, exciting, or important part of a form of art

Falling action- the climax begins to unwind, questions are answered, the conclusion is upon usResolution- the act of solving the problem (resolutions are not always good)

Elements ExplainedSlide4

A conflict is a problem or clash between opposing characters, forces, or emotions

Conflicts are either external or internal

External conflicts are caused by forces outside of the characterInternal conflicts are caused by the character’s thoughts, feelings, or decisionsConflictSlide5

Complications are events that arise that prevent the progress of the characters

Although complications slow down the progress of the characters, they advance the plot and often introduce the audience to new characters.

ComplicationsSlide6

There are two main types of drama: comedy and tragedy

A comedy is a play or drama that ends successfully or happily

It usually ends with characters getting marriedThe characters often belong to ANY social class.ComedySlide7

Stage

The stage is where the play is performed

Stages are constructed in various ways, but for our purposes, we’ll focus on: The Proscenium StageThe Theatre in the RoundSetting the SceneSlide8

Stage Directions

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RightUpstageBackstage Stage DirectionsSlide9

The scene design consists of

Design Concept

Style and ToneTime Period and LocationCoordinationIT’S LIT! – lighting plays a major role in capturing the mood. It also helps the audience focusScene DesignSlide10

What is a tragedy?

“A play that recounts an important series of events in the life of a significant person.” –Aristotle

Tragedies end in death, which is an unhappy ending were all is lost.The ending usually provides closure or answers for the audience, which helps the viewer cleanse pity and fear.They are centered on the actions of one central character.Oh, What a Tragedy!Slide11

Tragedies are based on Greek mythology and artistic expression.

Because of this, authors based their plays on familiar gods so audiences wouldn’t need an explanation or background information.

Gods were responsible for city-statesFulfilling religious duties was seen as imperativeMasks were used when impersonating gods, so the gods wouldn’t be offendedI’m G(r)

eeked!Slide12

The tragic hero is the character, often the protagonist, who experiences a reversal of fortune because of a twist of fate or a flaw/weakness in the character

Tragic flaw: flaw, error, or defect that leads to the hero’s death or downfall

Tragic force: event or force that starts the downfall Tragic HeroSlide13

The tragic hero’s tragic flaw is often caused by hubris

Hubris: overwhelming pride that causes misfortune for the protagonist

The tragic hero’s hubris often leads them to make decisions that end in hamartia:Hamartia: an error, flaw, or misstep that causes the hero to fall

I thought heroes were FLAWLESS…Slide14

Tragic Heroes of TodaySlide15

Write about a tragic hero of today. This could be a celebrity, a friend, or a family member. Tell why they are a tragic hero and what there tragic flaw is/was.

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