Writing+a+Drama+Essay

**__ Introduction: __** **__ Main Body: __**
 * __ HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY ON DRAMA __**
 * Clearly state where the extract is from (Act and Scene), the name of the play and the playwright.
 * Brief overview (what happens just before this scene and what happens in this scene. This should not be more than 2-3 sentences).
 * What is the key point of significance- this could be the source of conflict, character development, action etc.
 * Discuss the source of conflict
 * How does the development of characters contribute to creating the conflict? (Tip: use TOTAL to show your understanding of character. You can have different paragraphs for each character).
 * Discuss how the literary techniques (foreshadowing, irony etc) are used to create effective characterization and to show conflict
 * Stage directions (as well as entrances and exits) to add further to characterization and show the relationship between characters.
 * You can also mention the significance of props if they add to the dramatic effect of the scene
 * Describe the mood that is created through the characters’ interactions

** Remember that you must use brief quotations from the text to support your ideas and these should be embedded in your writing. ** ** Conclusion: **
 * Audience’s (i.e. your) response to this scene. Overall impact with reference to the rest of the play