Elements of Greek Tragedy

In Greek tragedies, the main character is often better than an ordinary person. True or False?

• True

• False

What is catharsis in the context of Greek tragedy?

• A) A type of play

• B) A release of strong emotions

• C) A character's downfall

• D) A tragic flaw.

(a)   is NOT part of the structure of a Greek tragedy.

• Prologue
• Parodos
• Episode
• Intermission

What is the purpose of the Prologue in a Greek tragedy?

• To conclude the play

• To introduce the main character and background

• To provide comic relief

• To showcase a battle

The final resolution in a Greek tragedy is called ______.

• Prologue

• Parodos

• Exodos

• Stasima

In Greek tragedies, violence and death take place (a)   .

• Onstage
• Offstage
• In the prologue
• During the chorus

What is considered the soul of tragedy according to Aristotle?

• Character

• Plot

• Thought

• Spectacle

In a tragedy, the main character's journey usually goes from good to ____.

• better

• worse

• unchanged

• excellent

What does the 'Thought' element refer to in a tragedy?

• The staging of the play

• The expression of words

• The sense and meaning in the lines

• The chorus.

What is the role of 'Song' in a tragedy?

• The plot

• The chorus

• The characters

• The spectacle