Greek Theatre Terms

Greek Theatre Terms

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English

10th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.11-12.3, RI.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10

+8

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary entrance/exit for the chorus in Greek theatre?

Back

Parodos - also the name of the first song sung by the chorus as they enter the theater.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the ornamented side wings of the skene called?

Back

Parakskenia.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the light pink blank in the middle of the Greek theatre stage?

Back

Proskenium.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the raised platform in the orchestra used by the choragos during dialogues with the chorus?

Back

Thymele.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the building used for storage that provides backdrops and dressing rooms in Greek theatre?

Back

Skene.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the circular space used by the chorus in Greek theatre?

Back

Orchestra.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the seating area for spectators in Greek theatre?

Back

Theatron.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

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