Title: Characteristics of a Dramatic Play | Our Pastimes
Headings: Characteristics of a Dramatic Play
THEATER
Characteristics of a Dramatic Play
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
The Denouement
References
Writer Bio
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Content: Rising Action
Rising action is the second characteristic of a dramatic play. During the play, the conflict will be complicated by several subplots or various other conflicts. These other conflicts will be put in front of the protagonist to prevent him from reaching his goal. Climax
Many people mistakenly view the climax as the end of the play. The climax actually comes in the middle. This is the turning point in the story where things begin to change for the protagonist. Depending on whether the drama is a comedy or a tragedy, the turn will either be for the worse or for the better. Falling Action
The fourth characteristic of a dramatic play is the falling action, which is where we will finally see the confrontation between the protagonist and the main antagonist. This confrontation will take different forms, depending of the type of story. By the end of this section, we will either have a resolution to the conflict or we will be left in suspense as to the outcome.