Greek Theatre History

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The chorus member to step out and became the first actor was: Dionysis, Osiris, Thespis, Zeus

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Thespis

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Which of the following best describes Satyr plays?

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the oldest; drawn from rituals to Dionysis and featured a lot of slapstick.

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Which of the following best describes Greek "Tragedies"?

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More serious works with a flawed mythic hero and Greek chorus that acted as the play's moral compass.

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Which of the following best describes Greek comedies?

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Topical light-hearted lampoons of the people and events of the time.

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In Greek theatre there were big festivals in which playwrights often competed for

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Best Tragic Play

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Aeschulys and Sophocles were both famous Greek

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playwrights

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Over time the Greek Chorus began to get

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smaller

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How do Greek tragedies usually end for the main character (antagonist)?

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failing tragically due to bad choices and his own flaws