Oedipus Rex: Structure of a Greek Tragedy

Spoken by one or two characters before the chorus appears. The prologue usually gives the background information needed to understand the events of the play.

• Prologue

• Parados

• Episode/Scene

• Ode

• Exodos

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the song sung by the chorus as it makes its entrance

• Prologue

• Parados

• Episode/Scene

• Ode

• Exodos

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The main action of the play; performed by actors.

• Prologue

• Parados

• Episode/Scene

• Ode

• Exodos

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a song or chant spoken by the Chorus that reflects on the events of the episodes, and alternates with the Episodes/Scenes.

• Prologue

• Parados

• Episode/Scene

• Ode

• Exodos

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The concluding section of the play. Sung by the chorus as it makes its final exit, which usually offers words of wisdom related to the actions and outcome of the play.

The moral of the play is revealed!

• Prologue

• Parados

• Episode/Scene

• Ode

• Exodos

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Which of the following is the correct order of a Greek Tragedy plot line?

• Parados, Prologue, Ode, Episode, Exodos

• Prologue, Parados, Episode, Ode, Exodos

• Ode, Prologue, Parados, Episode, Exodos

• Prologue, Episode, Ode, Parados, Exodos

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Which of the following is the correct order of a Greek Tragedy plot line?

• Parados, Prologue, Ode, Episode, Exodos

• Prologue, Parados, Episode, Ode, Exodos

• Ode, Prologue, Parados, Episode, Exodos

• Prologue, Episode, Ode, Parados, Exodos

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