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THE 1050-002 Test 4

Module Four

TermDefinition
Hegemony Leadership or dominance by one social group over others
Thespis Considered to be the first "actor"
Dithyramb An ancient Greek hymn of song and dance, dedicated to Dionysus
Catharsis The emotional "cleansing" associated with tragedy
Hubris the character flaw of overbearing arrogance and pride
Stock Characters Distinct representation of various personalities and social classes
Orchestra The circular staging area of the Greeks
Theatron The "viewing place", where Greek audience sat
Skene The "stage house" used by the Greeks for entrances and exits
Proskenion The raised staging area introduced by the Romans
Amphitheater The oval-shaped viewing area where the Romans sat
Liturgical Drama Church play (in Latin) of quoted bible passages
Vernacular Drama Church play which uses "everyday" language
Pageant Wagons Medieval traveling stages
Morality Play A cycle play of ethnical (rather than religious) themes
Mystery Play A cycle play depicting biblical characters and events
Passion Play A cycle play about the life of Christ
Verisimilitude The "likeness of truth"
Commedia Dell'arte Italian Renaissance improvisational comedy
Lazzi Handy bits of comic "business" used by commedia dell'arte performers
History Play A play about royal personages
Iambic Pentameter Shakespeare's metered poetry
Apron Stage The staging method favored by Elizabethans
Corrales The viewing area of the Spanish Renaissance audience
The Two Classical Greek Genres Comedy and Tragedy
The Three Unities Of Classical Greek Theatre Time, Place, and Action
The Three Seating Areas Introduced In Italian Renaissance Theatres Pit, Box, and Gallery
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