DEFINITION OF DRAMA

Drama is story written to be performed by actors. Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word "dran" meaning "action", which is derived from "to do" or "to act". According to the modern definition, any play may be considered a drama. The difference between drama and other forms of literature is the way the “audience” receives the texts. For example, drama is meant to be performed in...

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THE GENRE OF DRAMA

Genre is a term that describes works of literature according to their shared thematic or structural characteristics. The drama was difference based on the elements of drama and common perception of people. a) Comedy A comedy makes us laugh when the play is well composed with the humorous elements. It refers to a play that is humorous, and that typically have happy endings.  The intent of a comedic play is to make the audience laugh. Composing...

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THE ELEMENTS OF DRAMA

These terms refer to aspects that must be present in order for a work of drama to be successful. The elements of drama may seem very similar to the elements of fiction, and they are. The difference is that drama has certain elements that make it unique in its own way. The most important elements are the audience and the characterization when it comes to the authors’ success. However, there can be other elements that can be very crucial. Here...

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THE FEATURE OF DRAMA

Features of Drama is a distinctive characteristic of a drama. They are include: A. Dialogue The dialogue is the language the characters use. In the other word, dialogue is conversation between characters. In the script, preceded by the name of the character that is to speak the words. Dialogue reveals information about the character who is speaking and it tells the audience his attitude towards other characters. Dialogue also advances the story...

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BOOK REVIEW "SEKOLAHNYA MANUSIA"

TITLE               : SEKOLAHNYA MANUSIAAUTHOR         : MUNIF CHATIBPUBLISHER    : KAIFAEDITION         : 7thYEAR               : 2010PAGE               : xxiv + 188 “Sekolahnya Manusia” (Human’s School) is the title of this book,...

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LITERATURE VALUE

Before discuss about literature’s value, we should know the meaning of value. Value is an agreement of member society concerning what is bad or good. It is as regulation how to life of member society. So, we can say that value is guide line how to life.The next question is, what is literature’s value?Value in literature refers to qualities of poetry, prose’s, and dramas which makes them compatible to read or not.The worthwhile of literature can...

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ANALYZING POETRY

How to analyze a poetry? After we learn about the elements of poetry whether in form or content side, we can analyze the poetry entirely. And this is the steps. 1. Read the all of poetry     It means to get understanding of poetry. If the poetry written in foreign language, we may translate it first 2. Interpret each stanza     A poetry written in short text. The author usually uses the figurative language to represent...

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WOOD’S PHILOSOPHY

Wood, getting older, it can give more benefits. From top until bottom, it is very useful for living thing around it. For years, its branch become long and has many twigs. Humans and animals can take shelter under it. Year by year, its root crawl deeper in ground. The wind cannot fall down it easily. All years, its stick get bigger and stronger. It can used for human’s need. Through the years, it produce more fruits. It cater for humans...

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AS PURE AS LOVE OF A FAMILY

"Sorry, your blood type is incompatible""What, doc?! Doesn’t match?"The chiming clock seemed to stop. The sky falls over. The earth was flat. Just leave me alone who powerless to face the reality. My chest crammed with a thousand questions. *** In the morning,  I have arrived at the office enthusiastically. This afternoon I was scheduled to attend a meeting with one of the foreign investors who will invest in my company. My father was the...

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