Playwrighting often involves writing a synopsis for a play. Writing a good synopsis is crucial for pitching a play to audiences. But what is a good synopsis?
The drama teacher must ensure the students understand how playwrights hook the audience in order that they may develop as playwrights themselves within drama classes.
Subtext is the difference between what is overt and what lies beneath. Subtext can be used to great effect in dialogue in order to add tension to a play.