Greek Theatre Terminology Flashcards by Art Johnson

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Anagnorisis

A

An-ag-n-or-ree-sis
The turning point

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Antagonist

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Opposes the protagonist

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Catharsis

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Realeas of emotion

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Choreophagus

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Leader of chorus

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Chorus

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Group of actors representing society

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Denouement

A

Conclusion

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Ekkyklema

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Low platform on wheels

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Exodos

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Final episode

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Hamartia

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The fatal/tragic flaw

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Hubris

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Excessive pride

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Hyporchema

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Hi-per-kyma
Lively dance in honour of Dionysus

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Kommos

A

Lines exchange between chorus and character

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Parados

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First apiece of the chorus

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Peripeteia

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Turning point that leads to denouement

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Prologue

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Opening scene

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Protagonist

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Main character (moment) (me and zara)

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Rhesis

A

Long speech

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Stasimon

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Choral ofe

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Stichomythia

A

Alternating lines

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Tragedy

A

Play dealing with tragic events with unhappy ending
Downfall-not always death