The following question refers to "graphic novels 101: faq":
one of brenner's main points is that
1. reading comics is much easier than reading prose.
2. graphic novels are a replacement for other media, such as movies.
3. reading comics is very different from reading prose.
4. the vocabulary used in graphic novels tends to be very simple.

there are several different forms of presenting this; each has a very specific format. plays have a very simple format; teleplays, for television shows, or screenplays, for movies, have more complex and strict rules for formatting.

drama

the first of these to be written for the express purpose of being performed were created by the greeks. many of our modern terms derive from greek origins.

comedy

in the greek sense, a play that doesn't end in death. in modern usage, refers to a play that is humorous.

tragedy

in the greek sense, a play that ends with the death of at least one of the main characters. in modern usage, refers to a play that doesn't have a happy ending.

the noun in this is person