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21. Practice the dramatic reading of the play you selected.

• Use expressions such as hmm, err, ahh if you need some time or if you TRACK 18
get stuck on a word.
• Listen to the track with an example of how to do it.

22. Read the following sentences and write a T next to the details that correspond
to a tragedy or a C for the ones in a comedy.

Details T or C
Genre Example: It deals with a series of sorrowful

events that happen to or are caused by its
hero or heroine. T

» It intends to evoke humor and amusement
in the audience.
» It creates a feeling of sorrow and empathy
session 7 » The plot is usually a series of serious actions
in the audience.

that evoke feelings of fear and pity.
» Its plot normally deals with an ordinary
problem faced by common people.
» It is mainly characterized by its sad and

depressing ending.
» It is characterized by its happy and
cheerful ending.

For our dramatic reading

23. Determine the genre of the play you selected.
• Complete a chart like the one on the next page in your notebook with the
elements you can use during your dramatic reading to emphasize the genre.
• Think about costumes, lighting, sound effects and props. Look at the

example from The Giant’s Wife.

Continue this activity on the next page

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