Question

Regarding the nature of drama, which statement is false?
A. Drama is meant to present a story through action and dialog.
B. Modern dramas, such as films, are not structured in the manner of stage plays.
C. Drama is like poetry, in that it is meant to been seen and heard.
D. In reading drama, some elements have to be imagined by the reader.

Answer 1

Drama refers to a genre or a style of writing in literature. It is a piece of literary work which is presented in contemporary times by actors to its audience or presented on a stage. Drama is further categorized into tragedies, comedies, and tragicomedies which involves further subdivision.

The nature of the drama involves:

• Staging of the story for the audience.
• Information should be provided about the drama through the character persona and action and dialogue.
• Drama is like poetry, in that it is meant to been seen and heard.
• While reading drama, some elements have to be imagined by the reader.

Therefore, a drama should provide a collective experience by presenting conflict, action, resolution, and crisis of the story. Hence, regarding the nature of drama, statement which is false is B. Modern dramas, such as films, are not structured in the manner of stage plays.

Answer 2

Answer:

B

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