The Language of Drama
Students analyse dramatic texts, focusing on dialogue, stage directions, and characterisation. They explore how plays are constructed for performance and interpretation.
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Students analyse dramatic texts, focusing on dialogue, stage directions, and characterisation. They explore how plays are constructed for performance and interpretation.
Key Questions
- How does dialogue reveal character motivation?
- What is the function of stage directions?
- How does the dramatic form differ from prose?
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