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What does the word 'tragedy' mean, based on its Greek origins?
What does the word 'tragedy' mean, based on its Greek origins?
- Serious dialogue
- Comedic performance
- Goat song (correct)
- Happy ending
Which type of play featured tragic events and typically had an unhappy ending according to the text?
Which type of play featured tragic events and typically had an unhappy ending according to the text?
- Comedy play
- Satyr play
- Drama play
- Tragedy play (correct)
Who was the famous playwright known for writing most of the comedy plays during ancient times?
Who was the famous playwright known for writing most of the comedy plays during ancient times?
- Aeschylus
- Aristophanes (correct)
- Euripides
- Sophocles
What are Satyr plays in ancient Greek theater known for?
What are Satyr plays in ancient Greek theater known for?
What was the purpose of Satyr plays in relation to the trilogy of tragedies?
What was the purpose of Satyr plays in relation to the trilogy of tragedies?
What is the origin of the word 'tragedy' linked to according to the text?
What is the origin of the word 'tragedy' linked to according to the text?
Which type of play was considered the most admired and featured tragic events?
Which type of play was considered the most admired and featured tragic events?
Who wrote 'Lysistrata,' a humorous tale about a strong woman who led a female coalition to end the war in Greece?
Who wrote 'Lysistrata,' a humorous tale about a strong woman who led a female coalition to end the war in Greece?
What were Satyrs in ancient Greek theater mainly characterized by?
What were Satyrs in ancient Greek theater mainly characterized by?
Which type of play contained elements to add humor and reduce the intensity of a serious performance?
Which type of play contained elements to add humor and reduce the intensity of a serious performance?
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