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Part 1 Flashcards

1
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Peripeteia

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The reversal of fortune that the tragic hero undergoes

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Greek form of theatre features a tragic hero who is flawed and falls from grace, usually to his death

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Tragedy

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The moment of realisation a tragic hero experiences

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Anagnorisis

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The outpouring of emotion experienced by characters and the audience

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Catharsis

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Pity and fear experienced by the audience

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Pathos

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The revelation of truth towards the end of play

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Denouement

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Tragedy

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Greek form of theatre features a tragic hero who is flawed and falls from grace, usually to his death

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Expressionism

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Form of theatre uses symbolism to create meanings

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Anagnorisis

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The moment of realisation a tragic hero experiences

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Naturalism

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Form of theatre attempts to portray life in a direct, realistic manner

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Rising action

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The events in the first half of the play that lead up to the turning point

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Falling action

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The events in the second half of the play that lead to the conclusion

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Exposition

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Revelation of character, usually at the start of the play

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Denouement

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The revelation of truth towards the end of play

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Catharsis

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The outpouring of emotion experienced by characters and the audience

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Pathos

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Pity and fear experienced by the audience

17
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This card is reversed

Form of theatre uses symbolism to create meanings

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Expressionism

18
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This card is reversed

Form of theatre attempts to portray life in a direct, realistic manner

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Naturalism

19
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This card is reversed

The events in the first half of the play that lead up to the turning point

A

Rising action

20
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This card is reversed

The events in the second half of the play that lead to the conclusion

A

Falling action

21
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This card is reversed

Revelation of character, usually at the start of the play

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Exposition

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