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   Mel·o·dra·ma

   /ˈmeləˌdrämə/

   

   noun

   • 1. a sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions: "he gloated like a villain in a Victorian melodrama"
   • ▪ the genre of melodrama: "he abandoned melodrama for realism"
   • ▪ language, behavior, or events that resemble melodrama: "what little is known of his early life is cloaked in melodrama"
   • 2. a play interspersed with songs and orchestral music accompanying the action. historical

   Word Origin late 18th century: from Italian melodramma, from Greek melos ‘music’ + Italian dramma ‘drama’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. melodramatist noun

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   Is melodrama Good or bad for a novel?

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   What is the definition for melodrama in drama?

   • Melodrama is a subgenre of drama, characterized by stereotypical characters, exaggerated emotions, and interpersonal conflicts. Drama portrays realistic characters and focuses on the character development. Melodrama portrays exaggerated characters stemming from stereotypes; Detailed characterization is not considered to be important.

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   A melodrama is a show or story with overly dramatic characters and plot lines. Many people like to escape their own troubles by watching what the characters go through on a weekly television melodrama. A melodrama has a thrilling plot, with many extreme twists, suspense, and plenty of romance.