This document defines and provides examples of different types of drama, including tragedy, satyr plays, melodrama, and comedy. It notes that tragedy exposes human suffering and comes from the Greek word for "goat song." Examples of different kinds of tragedy given are traditional tragedy like Romeo and Juliet, modern tragedy like A Streetcar Named Desire, domestic tragedy like A Doll's House, tragicomedy like Waiting for Godot, and revenge tragedy like Hamlet. Satyr plays made fun of tragedy characters. Melodrama emphasizes action and effects. Comedy intends to make audiences laugh, and examples of types of comedy discussed include romantic comedy, comedy of humors, satirical comedy, comedy of manners,