2. A melodrama is a dramatic or
literary work in which the plot,
which is typically sensational
and designed to appeal strongly
to the emotions, takes
precedence over detailed
characterization. Characters
are often simply drawn, and
may appear stereotyped.
Because of the long timeframe
in which the style has existed,
and the variety of formats
used, it is difficult to give a
precise definition.
3. Romantic Drama film is a
genre that explores the
complex side of love. The plot
usually centres around an
obstacle that is preventing
love between two people. The
obstacles in Romantic Drama
film can range from a family's
disapproval, to forbidden love
,to one's own psychological
restraints.
4. A biographical film, or biopic
abbreviation for
biographical motion picture,
is a film that dramatizes the
life of a non-fictional or
historically-based person or
people. Such films show the
life of a historical person
and the central character's
real name is used.
5. A teen drama is a type of
drama series with a major
focus on teenage characters.
The genre was relatively non-
existent during the first 45
years of television. It came
into prominence in the early
1990s, especially with the
popularity of the Fox series
Beverly Hills, 90210.
6. Dramatic comedy is a drama
where the characters
experience a change for the
better and work things out
with hope for the future. And
yes, that happy ending is part
of hope for the future. The
Poetics, written by
philosopher Aristotle, is the
leading resource for defining
tragedy.
