The Characteristics Of A

Good Drama

By: Drama 2 (Howard, William, Aldo, Nigel)

Contents

Definition of Drama

Elements of Drama

Characteristics of A Good Drama

Conclusion

Bibliography

Drama is a type of art that expresses emotions and different human activities in a performance.

Elements Of Drama

Theme Plot Characters

Dialogue Music Visual Element

Diction Melody Spectacle

Theme

In a drama the theme is

like the central idea. It

may stated during the

dialogue or it can be

known after finish

watching the

performance.

PLOT

The plot is the

arrangement

of event that

happens

during the

play.

Characters in the

story twist the plot

and give it its own

personality.

Dialogue

The dialogue is

created by the

playwright and

narrates the

story to the

audience.

Music is sometimes an important element of drama. It contains melody and uses sounds, rhythm. Dialogue may be sung to music.

Visual Element

The visual element deals with the scenes, costumes, and special effects used.

Diction is used by the performers. Their diction shows their use of language and command of metaphor.

Melody is connected to music. It is like another character in the play and can reflect the action on the stage.

Spectacle

Spectacle is the least important element in drama but it is still used. It can help the audience to be engaged in a spectacular or dramatic effect.

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF

A GOOD DRAMA

Emotion

Pronunciation

Facial Expression

Story

A good drama performance must have

emotions. That is one of the important

components.

Lines must also be pronounced well

enough to be heard and understood,

even at the back of the audience.

Facial expressions and movements must

be developed. We should not overreact

when we are performing on the stage.

The story has to be simple but meaningful. It could be funny or serious but it needs to show expression.

Conclusion

After searching for information from the web and interviewing an expert we now know that the characteristics of a good drama are -

• a meaningful narration/story

• appropriate emotions in acting

• good and clear pronunciation

• facial expressions and movements

• attractive props

• supporting music and background.

Bibliography

Erianne, John. “What Are the Six Characteristics of a Good Play?.” [Online] Available

http://www.ehow.com/info_8300669_six-characteristics-good-play.html, 27/01/2014

Kyori, Mea. “What makes a good drama performance?.” [Online] Available

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_makes_a_good_drama_performance?#slide=7, 27/01/014

Arif, Mr. Group Interview. January 27, 2014 Oak, Manali. “Elements of Drama”. [Online]

Available http://www.buzzle.com/articles/elements-of-

drama.html, 23/09/2014