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Greek theatre
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Theatron | The seating area in a Greek theater where the audience sits. |
| Orchestra | The circular space used by the chorus in front of the stage. |
| Proskene | The area in front of the skene, used as the stage. |
| Skene | The building behind the stage used for scenery and as a backdrop. |
| Parados | The passageways where the chorus and actors enter and exit the orchestra. |
| Thymele | The altar in the center of the orchestra, used for sacrifices. |
| Thespis | The first actor in Greek drama, often credited with inventing tragedy. |
| Sophocles | A major Greek playwright known for his tragedies, including Oedipus Rex. |
| Festivals to Honor which god? | Greek dramatic festivals were held to honor Dionysus. |
| Central conflict of all plays? | The struggle or problem faced by the protagonist. |
| Three Classic Unities | Unity of Time, Place, and Action which Greek plays typically follow. |
| Roles of Messenger | To inform characters and audience of offstage events. |
| Roles of Chorus | Comment on the action, provide background, and reflect public opinion. |
| Prologos | The opening speech or scene introducing the play's main conflict. |
| Parados (play structure) | The choral ode sung as the chorus enters. |
| Episodes | Scenes of action in the play where characters speak. |
| Odes | Choral songs commenting on the episodes. |
| Exodus | The final scene or departure of the chorus at the end of the play. |
| Aristotle's definition of tragedy | An imitation of a serious action with magnitude, arousing pity and fear, leading to catharsis. |
| Tragic Hero | A protagonist who is noble, tragic flaw leads to downfall, gains self-awareness. |
| Hamartia | The tragic flaw or error in judgment that leads to the hero’s downfall. |
| Hubris | Excessive pride or arrogance leading to the hero's downfall. |
| Anagnorisis | The moment of critical discovery or recognition by the hero. |
| Peripeteia | A reversal of fortune for the hero, from good to bad. |
| Pathos | The quality that evokes pity or sadness. |
| Nemesis | The inescapable fate or retribution that befalls the hero. |
| Catharsis | Emotional cleansing or relief the audience experiences. |
| Apostrophe | A figure of speech addressing someone absent or an inanimate object, e.g., "O Death, where is thy sting?" |
| Metaphor | A direct comparison between two unlike things, e.g., "All the world's a stage." |
| Metonymy | Substitution of a related word, e.g., "The crown" for royalty. |
| Personification | Giving human traits to non-human things, e.g., "The wind whispered." |
| Simile | A comparison using "like" or "as," e.g., "As brave as a lion." |
| Synecdoche | Using a part to represent a whole, e.g., "All hands on deck." |
| Oedipus Rex characters and roles: | |
| Oedipus | The tragic hero and king who seeks the truth about his birth. |
| Creon | Oedipus’s brother-in-law and advisor, represents reason and authority. |
| Tiresias | The blind prophet who reveals the truth. |
| Jocasta | Oedipus’s wife and mother, queen of Thebes. |
| Messenger from Corinth | Brings news about Oedipus’s birth. |
| Shepherd | Reveals the truth about Oedipus’s origins. |
| Sight/blindness motif | Symbolizes knowledge and ignorance; physical blindness versus insight. Oedipus, who has sight, is blind to the truth, while Tiresias, who is physically blind, sees the reality. Eventually, Oedipus blinds himself when he gains insight into his tragic fate. |
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