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Drama
Disciplines > Storytelling > Plots > Classic story types > Drama Description | Example | Discussion | See also
DescriptionDramas generally occur in everyday situations with normal people and events that may be considered relatively mundane. What is considered dramatic in these settings, for example a new piece of evidence in court or a revelation about a secret love, may thus seem relatively unexciting when compared with an action adventure. Types of drama include Courtroom drama, Docu-drama, Biographic drama, Period drama and Kitchen-sink drama. Most soap-operas are dramas in the way they play out events in relatively ordinary lives and contexts. ExampleJane Eyre DiscussionAlthough dramas may seem to lack the excitement of an action-adventure, they provide interest and entertainment through their credibility. Whilst we know that real espionage is nothing like James Bond, we can easily imagine and associate with a domestic drama. Excitement is a relative thing and when you live a humdrum life, a water leak can be stimulation enough and a love affair almost too much to handle. Dramas thus can provide for sufficient tension without non-stop explosions and car chases. See also
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