Literature in English - Drama - JSS1 English Language Lesson Note

Drama in Literature:

What is Drama?

Drama is a type of storytelling that's meant to be performed live in front of an audience. It's like a story coming to life through actors, costumes, and sets.

Key Features of Drama:

Actors: These are the people who bring the characters in the story to life on stage.
Dialogue: This is the conversation between characters, which reveals the plot and develops the story.
Action: This refers to the movements and gestures of the actors on stage, showing what's happening in the story.
Plot: This is the sequence of events that unfold in the drama, just like in any story.
Audience: These are the people who watch the play and experience the story.
Theme: This is the central message or idea that the drama conveys.
Costumes: The clothes and accessories actors wear to represent their characters.
Stagecraft: This includes all the elements used to create the setting of the play, like props, lighting, and sound effects.
Examples of Drama:

Plays performed at school or in theatres
Stage adaptations of novels or movies
Traditional Nigerian performances like masquerades or storytelling with dramatization
Enjoying Drama:

When reading a drama, imagine yourself as part of the audience, picturing the action and dialogue in your mind.
Pay attention to the characters' emotions and how they are conveyed through words and actions.
Think about the themes of the drama and what message it might be trying to convey.