Understanding Dramatic Structure
Students analyze the typical structure of a play, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
Key Questions
- Explain how each element of dramatic structure contributes to the overall impact of a play.
- Analyze how a playwright builds tension through the rising action.
- Predict the potential consequences if a play's climax were to occur earlier or later in the narrative.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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