Greek Drama

What's the leader of the chorus known as ?

• Sophocles

• Choragos

• Hamartia

• Hubris

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A _______ is a play dealing with

tragic events and having an

unhappy ending, esp. one

concerning the downfall of the

main character.

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The ______ is a group of characters

who comment on the action of the

play without participating in it.

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The tragic hero suffers from a tragic

flaw, also known as _______

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Define "antistrophe" in Greek theater.

• The opening scene of a play

• The part of a choral ode answering the strophe

• The final scene of a play

• A type of Greek dance

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What does "exodus" mean in the context of a Greek play?

• The introduction of the play

• The final scene or departure

• The climax of the play

• The main character's monologue

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What is a "strophe" in the context of Greek theater?

• A type of Greek building

• A part of a choral ode sung by the chorus

• A Greek god

• A type of ancient Greek weapon

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What is an "epode" in Greek literature?

• A type of Greek column

• A type of Greek poem or song

• The third part of a choral ode

• A Greek god

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What's a Tragic hero ?

• a play dealing with

  tragic events and having an

  unhappy ending, esp. one

  concerning the downfall of the

  main character.

• a group of characters

  who comment on the action of the

  play without participating in it.

• a great or virtuous

  character in a dramatic tragedy who is

  destined for downfall, suffering, or

  defeat.

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What's recognition?

• the point at which the action of

  the plot turns in an unexpected direction for

  the protagonist. The protagonist learns

  what they did not expect to learn.

• a character who contrasts and

  parallels the main character in a play

  or story.

• the point in the play during

  which the tragic hero experiences a kind of

  self-understanding

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