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What is the origin of the word 'Drama'?
What is the origin of the word 'Drama'?
- Latin
- Roman
- Greek (correct)
- French
What does the Greek word 'Dran' mean?
What does the Greek word 'Dran' mean?
- To Do (correct)
- To Read
- To Write
- To Watch
What is the reference of 'act' in the context of drama?
What is the reference of 'act' in the context of drama?
- A character
- A performance (correct)
- A scene
- A script
What is the name of the course being referred to in the passage?
What is the name of the course being referred to in the passage?
What is the title of the lecture being referred to in the passage?
What is the title of the lecture being referred to in the passage?
What is the main characteristic of drama according to the current definition?
What is the main characteristic of drama according to the current definition?
According to Aristotle, what is drama?
According to Aristotle, what is drama?
What is a common misconception about drama?
What is a common misconception about drama?
What elements must be present in drama?
What elements must be present in drama?
Where can drama be performed?
Where can drama be performed?
What did the ancient Greeks believe in?
What did the ancient Greeks believe in?
What was the purpose of the ancient Greeks' worship and offerings?
What was the purpose of the ancient Greeks' worship and offerings?
What forms did the ancient Greeks' worship take?
What forms did the ancient Greeks' worship take?
What did the ancient Greeks believe was the role of the gods?
What did the ancient Greeks believe was the role of the gods?
What is the primary focus of 'The First Theory'?
What is the primary focus of 'The First Theory'?
What was the purpose of the ceremonies performed in ancient Athens?
What was the purpose of the ceremonies performed in ancient Athens?
What did the participants wear during the ceremonies?
What did the participants wear during the ceremonies?
What type of parties did the ancient Athenians participate in?
What type of parties did the ancient Athenians participate in?
What did the robes represent during the ceremonies?
What did the robes represent during the ceremonies?
What was the mood of the participants during the ceremonies?
What was the mood of the participants during the ceremonies?
What is the primary reason why humans are imitative, according to Aristotle?
What is the primary reason why humans are imitative, according to Aristotle?
What is the significance of the father crawling on all fours in the passage?
What is the significance of the father crawling on all fours in the passage?
What is the art form that originated from imitation, according to the passage?
What is the art form that originated from imitation, according to the passage?
What is the relationship between imitation and drama, according to the passage?
What is the relationship between imitation and drama, according to the passage?
What is the tone of the passage, specifically when discussing the father and child?
What is the tone of the passage, specifically when discussing the father and child?
Study Notes
Definition of Drama
- Derived from the Greek word "Dran", meaning "To Do", referring to the act performed
- A story formulated in actions and words, performed by actors for an audience in various media
- Concerned with the lives of individuals, simulating human acts
Aristotle's Definition
- Drama as "The art of expressing the ideas of life by the actors"
Misconceptions about Drama
- Often mistakenly limited to sad situations and tragic series
- Actually an art form with essential elements, including:
- A beginning
- An obstacle
- A solution reached through conflict and surprises
Theories of the Emergence of Drama
The First Theory
- Ancient Greeks believed in multiple gods and hidden forces governing the universe
- They sanctified and flattered these forces through worship, sacrifices, dance, and song
- Comedic origins: ancient Athens' "comos" parties, where groups wore sarcastic robes and performed ceremonies in honor of gods
The Second Theory
- Humans are born imitative, taking pleasure in imitation, as seen in actions like a father crawling to enable a child to ride on his back
- Imitation led to the development of drama as a representational art form
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Learn about the definition of drama, its origins, and common misconceptions. Explore Aristotle's perspective on drama as an art form. Test your knowledge on the essentials of drama!
