Genres of Literature -
Sub-genres of Drama
genre types
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MUSICAL
TRAGEDY
COMEDY
• A story told with dialogue, music, and dancing• Can include operas and ballets
• Traces the rise and fall of a tragic hero with a tragic flaw• Includes conflict, suffering, and catharsis• Can contain elements of comedy (tragicomedy)
• Exaggerates or creates improbable situations• Includes humor, through dialogue or physical action• The resolution is usually lighthearted
MELODRAMA
SUB-GENRES OF DRAMA
HISTORY
• Highly emotional and often includes exaggerated characters or situations• Explores interpersonal conflicts
• Details the deeds and events of a particular historical time period• Often features characters of legend or royal lineage