drama vs poetry

drama

noun
  • A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue 

  • Theatrical plays in general 

  • Such a work for television, radio or the cinema (usually one that is not a comedy) 

  • A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play 

  • Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life or online events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; a situation made more complicated or worse than it should be; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering. 

poetry

noun
  • A poet's literary production. 

  • An artistic quality that appeals to or evokes the emotions, in any medium; something having such a quality. 

  • Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm. 

How often have the words drama and poetry occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )