Greek Terms

Greek Terms

This is a quiz on Greek terms including drama terms and parts of a greek play.

published on December 17, 2012
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chorus is always on stage on this part of the theater

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dramatic action

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final scene of the play

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where did actors remain?

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leader of the chorus who may step out and talk directly with a character

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final lines spoken by the ____

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discovery, recognition, epiphany on the part of the tragic figure that comes too late

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when the audience knows something the characters don't know

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was originally a flat-roofed stage building

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scenery can be placed in front of this section of the theater to add to setting

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opening scene of exposition providing background and context

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opposite of what you expect

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the seeing place

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first ode of the chorus

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any tragic flaw

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poem changed by the chorus at the end of the scene

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total doom

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2 areas on each side of the theater where chorus enter

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dressing room where actors stayed

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when an imperfect by somewhat likable character falls from a relatively high position to a low position

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reflect, advise, warn, and interact with characters

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alter to Dionysus in the center of the orchestra

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the dancing place

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purging of emotions of pity and fear in the audience

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reversal of fortune

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extreme pride or arrogance

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represents the power source in the play