University:
Bradley University
Course:
ENG 115 | Introduction to Literature
Academic year:

2022
Views:

48

Pages:

3
Author:

Angelica Rose

The Ring of General Macias A Play Differences between a play and other forms of literature • Confined to four walls • Setting is restricted • Storyline presented through dialogue (not description) • Divided into scenes (not chapters) • Learn of characters thoughts and feelings through asides – – – – A character’s direct address to the audience Not heard by the other characters Provides insight into motive, attitude, and tone Takes the place of the narrator • Usually no narrator • Performed (not “told) • Action is the main ingredient and the dialogue is the action (words are the main ingredient of a story) • Shows time, giving the real effect of time passing – Opposed to time being flexible, stretched and elastic • Use of props