Abstract
All literary works employ conventions; in this respect drama is no different from poetry or novels. All literary works also make meanings with words. But this raises a question:
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What is distinctive about the language of drama?
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© 1995 Richard Gill
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Gill, R. (1995). The language of drama. In: Mastering English Literature. Palgrave Master Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13596-7_12
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