* Tragedy: A serious drama with an unhappy ending, typically involving the downfall of the main character.
* Comedy: A light and humorous drama, often with a happy ending.
* Tragicomedy: A drama that combines elements of both tragedy and comedy.
* History: A drama based on real historical events.
* Fantasy: A drama that contains elements of magic, enchantment, or other supernatural forces.
* Science fiction: A drama that contains elements of technology or science that do not currently exist.
* Realism: A drama that attempts to depict life in a realistic and naturalistic manner.
* Symbolism: A drama that uses symbols and metaphors to convey complex meanings or ideas.
* Expressionism: A drama that emphasizes the inner thoughts and emotions of the characters rather than external reality.
* Absurdism: A drama that presents life as meaningless and absurd.
Structure
* Full-length play: A play that is typically at least an hour long.
* One-act play: A play that is typically less than an hour long.
* Two-act play: A play that is divided into two acts, typically with an intermission in between.
* Three-act play: A play that is divided into three acts, typically with two intermissions in between.
* Episodic play: A play that is made up of a series of short scenes or episodes, typically with no clear narrative structure.
* Circular play: A play that begins and ends in the same place and time, typically with a cyclical narrative structure.
Characters
* Protagonist: The main character of the play, typically the one who drives the action.
* Antagonist: The main opponent of the protagonist, typically the one who creates conflict in the play.
* Deuteragonist: The second most important character in the play, typically a friend or ally of the protagonist.
* Tritagonist: The third most important character in the play, typically an enemy or rival of the protagonist.
* Minor characters: Characters who have smaller roles in the play, such as friends, family, servants, or other supporting characters.
Setting
* Time: The time period in which the play is set.
* Place: The location in which the play is set.
* Atmosphere: The overall mood or feeling of the play, typically created by the setting, lighting, and sound effects.
Themes
* The main themes of a play are the universal ideas or concepts that the play explores.
* Themes can be about anything, such as love, loss, power, corruption, redemption, or the human condition.
* Themes are typically conveyed through the characters, plot, and dialogue of the play.
Style
* The style of a play refers to the way in which it is written and performed.
* Style can be affected by many factors, such as the genre of the play, the setting, and the characters.
* Some plays are written in a realistic style, while others are written in a stylized or poetic style.
* Some plays are performed with a traditional or naturalistic approach, while others are performed with a more experimental or avant-garde approach.