Ancient Greek Theatre and Mythology

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What is the primary function of a Greek chorus?

To provide comic relief

To provide background information on the setting

To play the role of a protagonist

To comment on the action of the play (correct)

What is the term used to describe the purging of emotions through watching a tragic drama?

Hubris

Anagnorisis

Catharsis (correct)

Peripeteia

What is the name of the dramatic genre that originated in ancient Greece and is characterized by its use of a chorus and tragic heroes?

Satyr drama

Romance

Tragedy (correct)

Comedy

What is the term used to describe the turning point in a tragic drama where the protagonist's fortunes are reversed?

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What is the name of the website where an infographic on Greek theater basics can be found?

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Who is the author of the article 'The Cathartic Technology of Greek Tragedy'?

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What is the term used to describe the excessive pride or arrogance that often leads to the downfall of a tragic hero?

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What is the name of the author who wrote about the concept of the tragic hero?

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What is the purpose of a Satyr drama in ancient Greek theater?

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What is the term used to describe the moment of recognition or realization in a tragic drama?

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What is the primary function of a Greek chorus?

What is the term used to describe the purging of emotions through watching a tragic drama?

What is the name of the dramatic genre that originated in ancient Greece and is characterized by its use of a chorus and tragic heroes?

What is the term used to describe the turning point in a tragic drama where the protagonist's fortunes are reversed?

What is the name of the website where an infographic on Greek theater basics can be found?

Who is the author of the article 'The Cathartic Technology of Greek Tragedy'?

What is the term used to describe the excessive pride or arrogance that often leads to the downfall of a tragic hero?

What is the name of the author who wrote about the concept of the tragic hero?

What is the purpose of a Satyr drama in ancient Greek theater?

What is the term used to describe the moment of recognition or realization in a tragic drama?

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