Greek Theatre Flashcards
1
Q
Hamactia
A
a fatal flaw
2
Q
Catharsis
A
clensing of sadness purging
3
Q
Narative
A
the story
4
Q
Chorus
A
goat song used for 2 reasons
1. Passing of time
2. Perspective of the community
5
Q
Three types of greek plays
A
Tragedy
Comedy
Satyr
6
Q
What is a Satyr
A
A type of comedy to mock political figures and other people
7
Q
Why did greek actors wear masks
A
Greek theatre was a ritual to the gods and so one person can play multiple characters
8
Q
Who are the tradgedians in greek theatre
A
Aeschylus
sophocles
euripides
9
Q
What was greek theatre writers care about?
A
About glory not money
10
Q
What shape is a greek theatre and where are they (indoor, outdoor)
A
Open air into a hill and Semi circle shaped
11
Q
True or false emponymous means the character is the title or part of the title
A
True
