Story time

 In written literature, drama is a type of writing that is designed to be acted - It shows characters and what they say. It also describes where the situations occurred in the play. this is called scenes. 

Enjoy this short drama and reflect on some literary devices you come across

 

Scene: A brightly lit office in a modern tech company.

Characters:

• Kofi: A young man in his early twenties, dressed in a crisp shirt and slacks. He has a warm smile and a confident demeanor.
• Gideon: A nervous teenager, around 16 years old. He's just arrived from Agogo Asante Akim and is starting his first day as an intern at the company. He's dressed in his best clothes, but his eyes hold a hint of anxiety.

(Open on Kofi sitting across from Gideon at a desk. Papers and a laptop are spread before them.)

Kofi: (Smiling) So, Gideon, welcome to the team! I hear you're fresh from Agogo Asante Akim. Beautiful place, isn't it?

Gideon: (Nodding eagerly) Yes, sir! Though, a bit different from here. All this… all this technology!

Kofi: (Chuckles) I bet! Remember my first day here? Felt like stepping onto a spaceship. But you'll get used to it.

Gideon: I hope so. It's a lot to take in.

(Kofi leans back in his chair, a thoughtful look crossing his face.)

Kofi: Speaking of taking things in, you know… this place wasn't always my dream, not exactly. Back in Agogo, things were… different.

(Flashback begins. We see a younger Kofi, around 10 years old, waking up in a dimly lit room. He kneads dough in a bowl, wiping sweat from his brow.) (Voiceover - Kofi) Every morning started with chores, helping Mama make kenkey. Didn't leave much time for dreams.

(Flashback cuts to Kofi walking miles to school, his backpack heavy. He looks determined but tired.) (Voiceover - Kofi) School was my escape. Words and numbers became my friends, the only things I had control over.

(Flashback shows Kofi studying late at night, lit by a flickering kerosene lamp. He looks exhausted but focused.) (Voiceover - Kofi) Teachers like Mama Akua saw something in me. Told me education was a key, could unlock a better future. They were right.

(The flashback ends. Kofi is back in the office, a determined glint in his eyes.)

Kofi: I won a scholarship to Junior High, then another for Senior High in the city. But even then, things were tough.

(Flashback shows Kofi working at a dimly lit internet cafe, his fingers flying across the keyboard.) (Voiceover - Kofi) Had to work after school, fix computers for whatever little money I could earn.

(The flashback shows a frustrated Kofi trying to fix a broken computer. He looks exhausted.) (Voiceover - Kofi) Sometimes, exhaustion almost got the better of me. My stomach growled more than my future seemed to shine.

(The flashback shows Kofi helping a customer navigate a complicated online form. A look of realization dawns on his face.) (Voiceover - Kofi) But then one night, helping a customer, an idea sparked. A gap I could fill.

(The flashback ends. Kofi smiles at Gideon.)

Kofi: Started small, used my scholarship money to offer computer repair services after my cafe shift. Word spread, and… well, here I am.

(Gideon leans forward, his eyes wide with admiration.)

Gideon: Wow, Kofi. That's incredible! You built all this from helping people with forms?

Kofi: (Nods) Not exactly. But it started with seeing a need, an opportunity. That, and a little bit of hunger for a better life.

(Kofi pats Gideon's shoulder.)

Kofi: This company is full of opportunities, Gideon. Don't let the tech scare you. Just like me, you can use your skills, your drive… and maybe a little Agogo spirit, to build something even bigger.

(Gideon smiles, a newfound confidence in his eyes. He looks towards the bright office windows.)

Gideon: You're right, Kofi. Thank you. I won't let you down, or Agogo.

(The camera pans out, showing the bustling tech office. The scene fades to black.)

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