Oedipus Questions and Answers Graded A+

Oedipus Questions and Answers Graded A+ dramatic action the events of a drama theme a central idea or underlying truth that unifies and controls a literary work The Greek word theatron forms the root for our word _____. theater The masks used by actors _____. depicted exaggerated, emotional facial expressions The Greek god Dionysus is generally associated with _____. the harvest and wine How are men and women related to the early Greek dramas? Men were very important to the early part of Greek dramas and often participated in the chorus and the acting; however, women were excluded from early Greek dramas and did not participate in the chorus and acting. The Dionysia _____. Select all that apply. -often drew 15,000-20,000 people -was a religious festival -honored the Greek God Dionysus -included a competition for best chorus and/or drama A Greek Drama typically begins with what is called a(n) _____. Prologue The main action of a Greek drama goes back-and-forth between _____. Episodes and Stasima A processional song that occurs at the end of the drama and reflects on the major themes, while often clarifying the play's "lesson" or moral, is called the _____. Exodus In 300 words or less, describe the historical and dramatic role of the Chorus in ancient Greek drama in your own words. Although the historical origins of Greek drama are unclear it may be said it had ... The origins of the chorus in particular may have stemmed out of ancient rites and rituals ... referencing to the dramatic and choral qualities of Greek drama respectively. ... in modern drama underlining important events and downplaying the less ... In 300 words or less, explain how ancient Greek Drama is different from our contemporary experience at the movies or at the theater. Today's experience at the movies is completely different from the Greek Theater. For instance, Greek Theaters had 20,000 people seating at one show, while today's modern theatre has a maximum of 100 seats. Another major difference is, Greek Theatre's were outdoors with circular seating, and people live acting, while modern movie theatre's are prerecorded and have rows indoors. POETICS: ELEMENTS OF TRAGEDY ... close-reading the careful analysis of a text thesis a sentence that sets out an essay's objective How was Plato related to Aristotle? Aristotle was a student of Plato's. Aristotle says that a plot should have a clear beginning, middle, and end and should feel unified. This is another way of saying _____. that a plot should follow logically from start to finish and feel like everything that happens is necessary.