Analyzing Dramatic Structure

Examine the structure of a play and analyze the different elements of dramatic structure, such as exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

Drama is one of the oldest forms of literature, which tells a story in front of an audience through acting and dialogue.

The dramatic structure is the framework of a play composed of five parts: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

The exposition sets the stage by introducing the characters, setting, and background info, while the rising action is where the conflict arises, and the plot thickens.

The climax is where the tension reaches its highest point, leading to the turning point of the story, while the falling action is where the events following the climax unravel.

Finally, the resolution is where loose ends get tied up, leading to the ultimate conclusion of the story.
What are the five parts of the dramatic structure? exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, introduction, conflict, conclusion, tension, framework, setting, characters, plot, climax, resolution

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