Dialogue Elements and Dramatic Structure in Contemporary Playwriting: Analysis of Exposition, Character Differentiation, and Conflict Resolution

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The three essential elements of dialogue in playwriting include disguise exposition, characters sounding different from each other, and characters wanting something. In the play "Zoomy Zoomy Kill Kill," the elements are well portrayed. For instance, the play has four characters who meet in zoom to have a conversation about creating a marketing portfolio for their new product that helps men with erectile dysfunction. Disguise exposition is displayed when Kelly attempts to remind the other participants that her husband is a doctor. She says, "with Brian at the hospital all day, oof! I am just a ball of stress!" The other important element of dialogue is characters sounding different from each other. In the play, "Zoomy Zoomy Kill Kill," the four characters all sound different. For instance, when they all meet in the zoom, they can differentiate one another through the way they speak. Kelly says, "Hey, hey party people! how is it going," while Mario, Carlton, and Linda all respond. The third element of dialogue is characters wanting something. In the play, the feature is well portrayed when Carlton prompts the other in the meeting to start their discussion. He says, "why don't we begin? I believe… Kelly, it's your turn to lead the daily debrief."

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In the play, "the first Crack," the inciting incident, conflict, crisis, and how the play is resolved are discussed. The inciting event is identified when both LeNay and Denise starts their conversation.