The document outlines the seven elements of modern drama: 1) Characters, 2) Plot, 3) Theme, 4) Dialogue, 5) Convention, 6) Genre, and 7) Audience. It defines each element and provides examples. Character refers to the people in the play. Plot is the sequence of events. Theme is the main idea or lesson. Dialogue is the words spoken. Convention are techniques used by playwrights. Genre is the type of play. Audience is the most important element for some playwrights.

1. 7
ELEMENTS
OF
MODERN
DRAMA
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2. 1. Character
the people (sometimes animals or
ideas) portrayed by the actors in
the play. It is the characters who
move the action, or plot of the play
forward.
- “dramatis personae” (persons of
the play)
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3. • TYPES OF CHARACTERS
a.) Protagonist – central or principal character in
the story.
b.) Antagonist – principal rival in the conflict set
forth in the play.
c.) Foil – is a character who defines certain
characteristics in the protagonist by exhibiting
opposite traits in a greater or lesser degree.
d.) Confidante – provides a ready ear to which the
protagonist can address certain remarks which
should be heard by the audience but not by the
characters.
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4. 2. Plot
This is what happens in the play.
Plot refers to the action.
-The series/sequence of events in
the story; the body of the play.
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5. TYPES OF CONFLICT:
A.) OPEN CONFLICT – rely on the struggle in
which the hero through perhaps fight against all
odds is not doomed.
B.FORESHADOWING – in the form of ominous
hints or symbolic incidents/conditions the
audience to expect certain logical developments.
C.COINCIDENCE – sudden reversal of fortune
plays depict climactic ironies.
D.DRAMATIC IRONY – the fulfillment of a play,
action or expectation in a surprising way.
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6. 3. Theme
It refers to the meaning of the play.
Theme is the main idea or the lesson
to be learned from the play. In some
cases, the theme of a play is obvious
other times it is quite subtle.
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7. 4. Dialogue
Provides the substance of a play.
Each word uttered by the characters.
Further the business of the play,
contribute its effect as a whole.
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8. 5. Convention
These are the techniques and
methods used by the playwright
and director to create the
desired stylistic effect.
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9. 6. Genre
Refers to the type of play. Some
examples of different genres
include, comedy, tragedy, mystery
and historical play.
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10. 7. Audience
This is the group of people who
watch the play. Many playwrights
and actors consider the audience
to be the most important elements
of drama.
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11. Seatwork:
Identify the elements of the drama in each of the
following numbers. Write your answer on the
space provided.
_______1. most important element of drama
according to playwright and actors.
_______2. people portray by the actors in the
play.
_______3. these are the techniques and
methods used by the playwright.
_______4. refers to the type of play.
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12. _______5. this is what happens in the play.
Refers to the action: the basic story line of the
play.
_______6. provides the substance of a play. Each
word uttered by the characters.
_______7. it refers to the meaning of the play.
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13. Answer
1.Audience
2.Character
3.Convention
4.Genre
5.Plot
6.Dialogue
7.Theme
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