The Poetic Voice: Structure and Figurative Language · Poetry and Drama

Dramatic Conventions and Performance

Examine the unique elements of drama, including dialogue, stage directions, and soliloquies.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do stage directions provide insight into a character's internal thoughts?
  2. 2What is the function of a soliloquy in developing the plot of a play?
  3. 3How does seeing a play performed change your interpretation compared to reading the script?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.7CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.6
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Poetic Voice: Structure and Figurative Language
Period: Poetry and Drama

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