This document provides an overview of the elements and conventions of drama, with a focus on Arthur Miller's play The Crucible. It discusses the key components of drama, including setting, plot structure, characters, themes, and the limitations of staging plays. It also outlines different types of dramas and examines how The Crucible conforms to and deviates from these genres and conventions. The document concludes by providing guidance on writing formal analytical essays about literary texts, with a specific example for analyzing and interpreting The Crucible.