There are many different structures in which writers choose to articulate their literary works. The three most common forms are fictional, dramatic, and poetic literature. Dramatic literature can be defined as “a work to be performed by actors on stage, radio or television” (Dramatic Literature). Fictional literature is most commonly defined as “a literary work invented by the imagination” (Fiction). However, both genres have limitations and downfalls. While a work of fiction can explore the depths of the reader's imagination, a work of dramatic literature allows words and characters to come to life before the reader's eyes. Because dramatic literature is meant to be preformed, it is hampered by financial support and time constraints, forcing some writers to articulate their plot in a more condensed time frame. While a work of fictional literature can be hundreds of pages long to adequately communicate the writer's vision. The use of human senses, the ability to jump between assorted scenes, and even the voice used to articulate the plot, help separate the different paths that divide a work into dramatic or fictional literature. In a piece of dramatic literature, the viewer lacks the ability to jump coherently from one scene to another. Since a work of dramatic literature is usually intended to be performed on a stage, the detail expressed in describing the opening scenario of a play is essential because it ensures that the writer's vision is displayed correctly. In Henrik Ibsen's literary work, A Dollhouse, the setting is described at the beginning of each act. “A room furnished comfortably and tastefully, but not extravagantly. At the bottom, a door on the right leads to the entrance... in the center of the card... energy is best used in fictional works because it does not require them to be built on a set. However, even the best description a writer can provide to their readers does not compare to the actual sounds, smells, or observations a reader is able to experience in a dramatic work. Although all these different elements divide these two works into two different genres, they are still made up of the same ideology. Works Cited Dramatic literature. 26 03 2011 .Fiction. 26 03 2011 .Ibsen, Henrik. "A doll's house." Literature: An introduction to reading and writing. Upper Saddle River: Pearson College Div, 2011. 1191-1237.Poe, Edgar. "The Mask of the Red Death." Literature: An introduction to reading and writing. Upper Saddle River: Pearson College Div, 2011. 234-237.