Untitled Flashcards Set

. Elements of Drama

Drama consists of several key elements:

• Plot – The structure of the story (Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution).

• Characters – The people or figures in the drama, including their personality traits and roles.

• Theme – The main idea or message of the play.

• Dialogue – Conversations between characters that help develop the plot.

• Setting – Where and when the drama takes place.

• Conflict – The struggle between characters or forces.

• Audience – The group of people who watch the drama.

• Mood & Atmosphere – The emotional tone created through dialogue, music, and setting.

• Symbolism – Objects or figures representing deeper meanings (e.g., a crown symbolizes power).

• Stage Directions – Instructions for movement, tone, or actions of characters.

2. Literary Devices in Drama

• Monologue – A long speech by a single character.

• Soliloquy – A speech delivered alone on stage, revealing inner thoughts.

• Aside – A short comment to the audience that other characters don’t hear.

• Dramatic Irony – When the audience knows something the characters do not.

3. Folk Tales

• Definition: Traditional stories passed down orally, often containing moral lessons.

• African Influence: Many Caribbean folk tales originated from African storytelling traditions.

• Themes in Folk Tales:

  • Survival & Resistance – Stories passed down during slavery.

  • Colonial Influences – European storytelling methods blended with African tales.

4. Argumentative Essays

• Purpose: To present a claim and support it with evidence.

• Structure:

  • Introduction (Thesis statement)

  • Body Paragraphs (Arguments + Evidence)

  • Counterarguments (Addressing opposing views)

  • Conclusion (Restating the argument and reinforcing key points)

5. Caribbean Literature & Play Analysis

• Example: "Ti-Jean and His Brothers" (By Derek Walcott)

  • Main Character: Ti-Jean

  • Themes: Colonial struggle, resistance, morality.

  • Historical Context: Slave rebellions and Caribbean colonialism.