Drama is different from other forms of literature—it is written to be performed. When you read a drama, you should imagine that you see and hear the action of the performance. The following elements help readers and performers create the magic of drama: dialogue, stage directions, scenery, costumes, props, sound effects, and lighting. These features make drama a unique form of literature.Check out the Additional Questions, Hot Links, Internet Activities, Reading Strategies, and Self-Tests for this unit using the navigation bar at the left. |
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| Susan Nanus | The Phantom Tollbooth | ||
| Act I | Drama | 614 | |
| Act II | Drama | 637 | |
| Arthur Miller | Grandpa and the Statue | Drama | 666 |