Conversation so far:
What is dramatism?
Dramatism, an interpretive communication studies theory, was developed by Kenneth Burke as a tool for analyzing human relationships.
How are the values of the five elements determined?
Kenneth Burke proposed that when we attribute motives to others, we tend to rely on ratios between five elements: act, scene, agent, agency, and purpose.
Does dramatism apply to theatre as well as writing or theory?
Yes. The concept of a dramaturgical self was formulated by sociologist Erving Goffman was inspired by the theatre, and also finds roots in relations to Kenneth Burke's work.

Question: Did Burke use dramatism in his writing?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Kenneth Burke use dramatism in his writing?