Elements of Drama

You are now familiar with the terminology and history of drama. The elements of drama are similar to the elements of narration. As you have learned, the playwright does not describe the characters directly, and stage directions are limited. As you read a drama, you will make inferences or interpretations of the characters, the conflict, and the setting. Plays have held readers' attention for centuries because a play has the ability to create a reality and a resolution while focusing on the characters' motives and actions.