1) Definition (CUET-ready)
Drama is a literary genre designed for performance, in which action is presented through:
- dialogue,
- stage directions,
- and embodied enactment by actors.
Drama differs from narrative prose/poetry because meaning is created through:
- speech + action,
- staging,
- timing,
- visual/auditory elements,
- audience presence.
2) Core components of drama (high-yield)
A) Dialogue
Primary vehicle for character and conflict.
B) Stage directions
Instructions for movement, setting, tone, props.
C) Acts and scenes
Structural segmentation (varies by tradition).
D) Performance dimension
Text is a blueprint; full meaning emerges in performance.