Lesson 4.9 - Elements of Drama

devised

distress

odyssey

destiny

mortal

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Feeling upset because a favorite toy is broken.

Smiling while reading a funny comic.

Cheering when winning a game.

Building a sandcastle at the beach.

"Mother's pride has bound me tighter than iron."

"The city will celebrate if the gods are appeased."

"Perseus, if you hear me, fly on the wind and turn the monster's eyes to stone!"

"Tell the scribes to write this day in gold."

They describe how Perseus feels after his long journey.

They explain why Danae and Andromeda are angry with Perseus.

They show through actions how Perseus defeats Polydectes and saves his family.

They tell the reader what Perseus is planning to say in his next line.

Setting – It shows where the characters are in the room.

Dialogue – It shows what the characters are saying.

Characterization – It shows the characters’ feelings and personalities.

Conflict – It shows the problem between the characters.

Breakable – can be broken

Funable – can be fun

Sleepable – can sleep

Runable – can run