Drama is a type of fiction that is expressed through performance, such as a play, opera, mime, ballet, or another type of performance in a theatre or on radio or television. A play is a dramatic work that usually consists mostly of character conversation and is meant for theatrical performance rather than just reading.
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Comedy, tragedy, tragicomedy, and melodrama are the four major forms of drama.
A comedy is a genre of drama in which the goal is to make the audience laugh. It has a pleasant tone and a mainly happy finish.
The tragedy is a form of drama in which the protagonist or hero’s weaknesses bring him or her down. Murders, deaths and sorrow are all common themes in tragedies.
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Tragicomedy is a unique type of drama that blends tragedy and comedy elements. This means that the play may be tragic yet have a happy ending, or it may be serious but contain some laughter throughout.
Melodrama is the fourth and final form of drama. It’s a form of drama where everything is exaggerated. Melodramas usually have straightforward themes with no unexpected story twists.
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