
In this episode, we'll feature a few of the techniques and devices one could use in writing and executing drama. It is important that as playwrights or screenwriters, we understand not only the structure, conventions, and the elements that make up a drama, but also these devices that could give various effects to the audience. After all, the goal of literature such as drama is not only to entertain people but to create an impact on their lives.
To know more about the mentioned terms, you may consult the following references:
Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). Deus ex machina. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/art/deus-ex-machina.
Lannom, S. C., R. watts. (2021, May 5). How to Break the Fourth Wall with Impact. StudioBinder. https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/breaking-the-fourth-wall/.
Maio, A. (2021, May 5). Deus Ex Machina - Lazy Writing or a Genius Twist? StudioBinder. https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/deus-ex-machina-meaning-definition/.
MasterClass. (2021, May 5). Deus Ex Machina: Definition and Examples in Literature. MasterClass.https://www.masterclass.com/articles/understanding-deus-ex-machina#5-examples-of-deus-ex-machina.
Soliloquy. LitCharts. (n.d.). https://www.litcharts.com/literary-devices-and-terms/soliloquy#:~:text=A%20soliloquy%20does%20not%20always,is%20instead%20addressing%20the%20audience.
Aguila, A., Galan, R., Wigley, J. (2017). Wording the Word: The Art of Creative Writing. Quezon City:C&E Publishing, Inc.