C8 Greek Civilization Vocab

Front

Traditional story explaining practices or beliefs of a people or natural phenomena.

Back

myth

Front

Words or actions part of a religious ceremony are called a/an _______________________.

Back

ritual

Front

A scared shrine where a priest or priestess spoke for a god or goddess is an _____________.

Back

oracle

Front

A ____________ is a story meant to teach a lesson.

Back

fable

Front

The custom of passing stories by speech is known as...

Back

oral tradition

Front

A story in the form of a play is a/an _____________.

Back

drama

Front

A play or film where characters can't overcome serious problems is a/an _____________.

Back

tragedy

Front

A film that tells a humorous story is a/an _____________.

Back

comedy

Front

The art of public speaking and debate is known as _____________.

Back

rhetoric

Front

Greek teachers of philosophy, reasoning, and public speaking are known as _____________.

Back

Sophists