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INTRODUCTION TO GREEK THEATER - CORRECT ANSWER -...
dramatic action - CORRECT ANSWER -the events of a drama
theme - CORRECT ANSWER -a central idea or underlying truth that unifies and
controls a literary work
The Greek word theatron forms the root for ...
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INTRODUCTION TO GREEK THEATER - CORRECT ANSWER -...
dramatic action - CORRECT ANSWER -the events of a drama
theme - CORRECT ANSWER -a central idea or underlying truth that unifies and
controls a literary work
The Greek word theatron forms the root for our word _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -
theater
The masks used by actors _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -depicted exaggerated,
emotional facial expressions
The Greek god Dionysus is generally associated with _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -
the harvest and wine
How are men and women related to the early Greek dramas? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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. - CORRECT ANSWER --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) _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Prologue
The main action of a Greek drama goes back-and-forth between _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER -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 _____. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Exodus
In 300 words or less, describe the historical and dramatic role of the Chorus in ancient
Greek drama in your own words. - CORRECT ANSWER -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. - CORRECT ANSWER -
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 - CORRECT ANSWER -...
close-reading - CORRECT ANSWER -the careful analysis of a text
thesis - CORRECT ANSWER -a sentence that sets out an essay's objective
How was Plato related to Aristotle? - CORRECT ANSWER -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 _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -that a plot should
follow logically from start to finish and feel like everything that happens is necessary.
According to Aristotle, poetry is a form of _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -mimesis
According to Aristotle, tragedy and comedy are forms of _____. - CORRECT ANSWER
-poetry
During Aristotle's time, the characters of tragedy were typically of noble background,
while comedy's characters could best be described as _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -
ordinary
What conclusion can NOT be drawn from the text? - CORRECT ANSWER -Comedy is
is an imitation of an action that is serious.
According to Aristotle, the most important aspect of a drama is its _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER -mythos
A peripeteia occurs when _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -the audience expects one
thing but something else happens
In 150 words or less, define tragedy in your own words. - CORRECT ANSWER -A play
having an unhappy ending or especially one about the ending of the main character(s).
Ex: "Romeo and Juliet" one of Shake Spears most famous tragedies.
, In 300 words or less, explain the difference between comedy and tragedy according to
Aristotle. - CORRECT ANSWER -Tragedies in general take the philosophical view that
life is a misfortune because it is filled with pain and suffering and always inevitably ends
in death. ... While both comedy and tragedy point to human foibles, the manner in which
these foibles are treated as well as the outcome greatly differ.
OEDIPUS THE KING: ELEMENTS OF GREEK DRAMA - CORRECT ANSWER -...
Dionysia - CORRECT ANSWER -an annual religious festival honoring the Greek god of
the harvest
myth - CORRECT ANSWER -a traditional story about legendary heroes and
supernatural beings
oracle - CORRECT ANSWER -a prophecy, a person who gives prophecy, or a place
where the prophecy is given
theme - CORRECT ANSWER -a central idea or underlying truth that unifies and
controls a literary work
A traditional story about legendary heroes and supernatural beasts is also called a(n)
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER -myth
In addition to being an accomplished playwright, Sophocles was also _____. Select all
that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -a military general
a priest
a treasurer for athens
Which of the following statements accurately describes the works of Sophocles? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Only seven of one hundred and twenty plays survive today, and
they are considered literary classics.
According the Aristotle, Sophocles's play, Oedipus the King, is the supreme example of
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER -tragedy
Which of the following statements best describes the religious attitudes of Sophocles's
time? - CORRECT ANSWER -While new philosophies were challenging old religious
ideas, many people still believed that the gods of Olympus had a direct influence on the
lives of mortal beings.
Sarcasm is an example of _____. - CORRECT ANSWER -verbal irony
A tragic hero must be: - CORRECT ANSWER -noble
Dramatic irony includes _____. Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -ironic
deeds
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