dramatic play
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Definition
Noun: A written work, typically in dialogue form, that is created to be performed by actors on a stage before an audience; a piece of dramatic literature intended for theatrical performance.
Usage
The term "dramatic play" refers specifically to the literary genre and the script itself. It is a formal term often used in academic, literary, or theatrical contexts to distinguish a work meant for performance from other forms of literature like novels or poems.
Examples
- She is studying the structure of a classic dramatic play.
- His latest dramatic play explores themes of social justice.
- Writing a successful dramatic play requires an understanding of both character and dialogue.
Advanced Usage
- "To stage a dramatic play": To produce and perform a play in a theater.
- The local theater company will stage a new dramatic play next season.
- "The conventions of dramatic play": The established techniques and structures typical of plays, such as acts, scenes, and monologues.
- The author cleverly subverted the traditional conventions of dramatic play.
Variants and Related Words
- Play (n): A more common and general synonym for "dramatic play."
- Stage play (n): Emphasizes that the work is intended for live theatrical performance, as opposed to a screenplay for film.
- Drama (n): Can be a synonym, but it is a broader term that can also refer to the genre as a whole or a dramatic situation.
- Theatrical work (n): A formal term for any piece created for the theater.
Synonyms
- Stage play
- Drama
- Theatrical piece
- Script (when referring to the written text)
Related Phrases
- One-act play: A short play consisting of only one act.
- Full-length play: A standard play with multiple acts, typically intended for an evening's performance.
Noun
- a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
- he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway