Greek Drama

What is the classic story pattern for Greek tragedy?

• A royal individual who makes a mistake

• A righteous individual who makes a mistake

• A rich individual who makes a mistake

• An ordinary individual who makes a mistake

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According to the video yesterday, what is a common tragic flaw of a hero?

• Ambition

• Tyranny

• Stubbornness

• Excessive pride

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In Sophocles's 'Oedipus Rex', what mistake does Oedipus make?

• He kills his father and marries his mother

• He kills a man at a crossroad

• He answers the riddle of the Sphynx

• He becomes king of Thebes

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What is the purpose of a good tragedy according to Aristotle?

• To evoke fear and pity in the audience

• To entertain the audience

• To teach a moral lesson

• To make the audience laugh

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What feeling does catharsis provide after watching a tragedy?

• Relief and emotional purification

• Fear and pity

• Empathy and understanding

• Excitement and anticipation

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Greek drama began as part of a festival to celebrate this Greek god.

• Zeus
• Dionysus
• Apollo
• Poseidon

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Which of the following is true of Greek Drama

• competitive

• low class

• not important to the culture

• celebrated Zeus

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This was the most important part of the costume in Ancient Greek theater.

• Tunic
• Wig
• Mask
• Shoes

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Which of the following was NOT a famous Greek playwright?

• Aeschylus

• Sophocles

• Shakespeare

• Euripides

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This was the type of theather in which Greek plays were shown.

• Globe Theater

• Amphitheater

• Renaissance Theater

• Indoor Theater

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