verse drama

Frequency: 6.16.5 per million words

A play in which the dialogue is written in verse rather than prose.

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  • Shakespeare's plays are prime examples of verse drama.
  • The director chose a contemporary interpretation for the ancient Greek verse drama.
  • Writing a compelling verse drama requires a profound understanding of poetry.
  • Many classical tragedies were originally performed as verse drama.
  • Students of literature often study the structure and rhythm of verse drama.
  • The challenge of verse drama lies in making poetic dialogue sound natural.
  • She is currently adapting a novel into a modern verse drama.
  • The company specializes in producing experimental verse drama pieces.
  • Unlike prose drama, verse drama emphasizes linguistic artistry and meter.
  • His latest work, a five-act verse drama, premiered last night to critical acclaim.