Drama

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/drama

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the key theoretical concepts?Includes elements like mimesis (imitation), catharsis (emotional release), and the dramatic unities
2. What is drama and why is it like pretend play?Drama is a live performance where actors act as characters and tell a story on stage, just like pretend play but with a script and an audience.
3. How do actors become characters in drama?Actors study the script, think about the character’s feelings and motives, and use their voice and body to show those emotions to the audience.

Mimesis: The artistic imitation and representation of human action and emotion in dramatic performance.
Catharsis: The purging of strong emotions, such as pity and fear, experienced by the audience during a tragic play.
Subtext: The underlying meaning or intention that is not explicitly stated in a character's dialogue or actions.