Types of Drama

Reporters:
Thea A. Quibuyen
Christian Derilon
 What is
Drama?
In literature, a drama is the portrayal of
fictional or non-fictional events through the
performance of written dialog (either prose or
poetry). Dramas can be performed on stage, on
film, or the radio. Dramas are typically
called plays, and their creators are known as
“playwrights” or “dramatists.”

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 Types of Drama

• Tragedy • Comedy • Musical

• Melodrama • Farce Drama
• Fantasy • Tragicomedy

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 Tragedy

Tragedy-branch of drama that treats in a serious

and dignified style the sorrowful or terrible
events encountered or caused by a heroic
individual. By extension the term may be
applied to other literary works, such as the 
novel.
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 Melodrama
Melodrama-is a profound story told seriously.
The plots are mostly exaggerated in that the
heroes, heroine, and villains contend excitingly
with situations that could pass as a grave.
Melodrama may or may not have a happy
ending. The themes are also literally well spelt
out, while characters and consequences of plots
are mostly exaggerated with different types of
acting involved.

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 Comedy
Comedy- is a genre that always has a
happy ending, and the plot is crafted
humorously. Its qualities and attributes
may include lighthearted tones, clever
wordplay or turns of phrase, and
humorous undertones to address rather
serious issues.

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 Farce
Farce- in drama is also
often humorous, but its
humor depends more on
the character's physical
appearance and silly jokes
rather than on the
storyline. Farce differs
from a comedy in that the
plot is primarily illogical,
and the occurring events
are impossible.

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 Fantasy

Fantasy- is a genre of speculative fiction

involving magical elements, typically set
in a fictional universe and sometimes
inspired by mythology and folklore. Its
roots are in oral traditions, which then
became fantasy literature and drama.

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 Musical Drama

Musical Drama- it is easy to confuse opera with a

musical. In opera, the lines are sung, but the musical
employs dialogues infused with music performances. The
attributes include plots and dialogue frequently
interrupted by songs, with the characters singing in
unison to express their emotions. The storylines are
dramatic and comedic, while the songs are catchy with
distinct musical scores. Also, a lot of dancing is involved.
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 Tragicomedy
Tragicomedy- as the name depicts, is a blend of comedy
and tragedy. This type of drama is so complex that the
extreme ends of comedy and tragedy, which are happy
endings and often death in an unpleasant way, are
neither achieved. The attributes include a serious
storyline performed humorously while the actions of
tragically flawed characters do not result in death. Also,
the characters act comically; in the end, there is neither
a happy nor comical ending.

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