Greek Theater

Who wrote the Greek play Antigone?

• Aristotle
• Sophocles
• Plato
• Dionysis

Tragic plays involve the downfall of the ________.

• god
• monster
• hero
• society

An emotional release is called a(n) ___________

• catharsis
• meltdown
• outpour
• drama

According to Aristotle, tragedies explore the relationship of _________ and ________.

• husbands and wives
• gods and mortals
• gods and demi-gods
• heroes and villians

Plays were performed in __________________.

• amphitheatres
• homes
• government buildings
• giant court yards

The _______________ is a large building behind the stage for dressing or backdrop.

• orchestra
• skene
• amphitheater
• backstage

All actors wore

• heavy makeup
• sandels
• short robes
• masks

The ______________ was a group of 15 and acted as one character.

• actors
• heroes
• chorus
• choir

The ________________ is the beginning of the play, before the action begins.

• parodos
• prologue
• exodos
• paean

The ____________ is a song that marks the entry of the chorus.

• parodos
• paean
• ode
• scene