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What is drama?
What is drama?
- A mode distinct from novels, short stories, and narrative poetry or songs
- A type of film that involves fictional stories
- All of the above
- A category or genre of narrative fiction intended to be more serious than humorous in tone (correct)
What is a primary element in a drama?
What is a primary element in a drama?
- The presence of a serious tone throughout the narrative
- The occurrence of conflict and its resolution in the course of the storyline (correct)
- The use of actors who represent characters
- The inclusion of multiple super-genres
What is the Screenwriters Taxonomy?
What is the Screenwriters Taxonomy?
- A framework that categorizes film genres based on atmosphere, character, and story (correct)
- A set of guidelines for screenwriters to follow when writing dramas
- A method for classifying films based on their budget and production values
- A list of recognized film types and genres
What are some types of drama?
What are some types of drama?
What is the difference between drama and other forms of narrative fiction?
What is the difference between drama and other forms of narrative fiction?
What are some film categories that use the words 'comedy' or 'drama' but are not recognized by the Screenwriters Taxonomy as either a film genre or a film type?
What are some film categories that use the words 'comedy' or 'drama' but are not recognized by the Screenwriters Taxonomy as either a film genre or a film type?
What should all film descriptions contain according to the Screenwriters Taxonomy?
What should all film descriptions contain according to the Screenwriters Taxonomy?
Is drama a separate genre from other types of film?
Is drama a separate genre from other types of film?
What are the three fundamental elements that film genres are based upon according to the Screenwriters Taxonomy?
What are the three fundamental elements that film genres are based upon according to the Screenwriters Taxonomy?
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Drama
Drama
A category of narrative fiction that focuses on serious themes and conflicts.
Conflict in Drama
Conflict in Drama
Conflict is a key ingredient, driving the plot forward and fueling the story's progression.
Screenwriters Taxonomy
Screenwriters Taxonomy
A framework used to categorize film genres based on atmosphere, character, and story types.
Docudrama and Docufiction
Docudrama and Docufiction
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Types of Drama
Types of Drama
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Drama vs. Comedy
Drama vs. Comedy
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Family drama, melodrama, crime drama, etc
Family drama, melodrama, crime drama, etc
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Film Description Elements
Film Description Elements
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Drama as a Type
Drama as a Type
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Study Notes
Types of Drama in Film and Television
- Drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction intended to be more serious than humorous in tone.
- Drama is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-genre, macro-genre, or micro-genre.
- A primary element in a drama is the occurrence of conflict and its resolution in the course of the storyline.
- All forms of cinema or television that involve fictional stories are forms of drama if their storytelling is achieved by means of actors who represent characters.
- Drama is a mode distinct from novels, short stories, and narrative poetry or songs.
- The Screenwriters Taxonomy contends that film genres are fundamentally based upon a film's atmosphere, character, and story.
- Drama is a "type" of film, not a separate genre.
- Types of drama include docudrama, docufiction, comedy drama, hyperdrama, light drama, psychological drama, satirical drama, and straight drama.
- According to the Screenwriters' Taxonomy, all film descriptions should contain their type (comedy or drama) combined with one (or more) of the eleven super-genres.
- Types/genre combinations include action drama, crime drama, drama thriller, fantasy drama, horror drama, life drama, romantic drama, science fiction drama, sports drama, and western drama.
- Some film categories that use the word "comedy" or "drama" are not recognized by the Screenwriters Taxonomy as either a film genre or a film type.
- These categories include family drama, melodrama, crime drama/police procedural/legal drama, historical drama, medical drama, and teen drama.
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