Chap. 8 Vocab (7th)

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A traditional story explaining practices or beliefs of people or nature.

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myth

Front

Words or actions in a religious ceremony

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ritual

Front

A story that teaches a lesson

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fable

Front

A sacred shrine where a priest or priestess spoke for a god or goddess.

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oracle

Front

Custom of passing stories by speech

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oral tradition

Front

A story in play form

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drama

Front

A play or film where characters can't overcome serious problems.

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tragedy

Front

A play or film that tells a humorous story.

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comedy

Front

Art of public speaking and debate

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rhetoric

Front

Greek teachers of philosophy, reasoning, and public speaking

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Sophists