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Basic Elements of a Play

Theme

The theme refers to the message (meaning) that is intended to be expressed in the story. In other words, it is the main idea or the lesson to be learned from the story.


Examples of themes in plays include: justice, loyalty. drugs, bullying, human rights etc.

Character- this is a person or individual taking part in the play or drama that may have defined personal qualities and/or histories.


Plot

A plot is a sequence of events within a play that tells a story. A plot is what makes a story. Five components make up a plot: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Conflict and theme help drive the plot forward.


Language

Language in drama is represented as spoken language or, in other words, as speech. In drama, language refers to the particular manner of verbal expression, the diction or style of writing, or the speech or phrasing that suggests a class or profession or type of character.


Setting

The setting is the time and place in which the story takes place

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