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2849686321HubrisToo much pride0
2849686322ThespiansCame from first Greek actor Thespis, what actors are called today1
2849686323ExodusTook chorus offstage and ended the play2
2849686324PrologueIntroduced the play3
2849686325ParadosSong that brought on the chorus4
2849686326Epeisodion(Usually 5) Passage of dialogue that alternated with stasimon5
2849686327StasimonSong by the chorus alternating with strophe and antistrophe6
2849686328StropheChorus moved to the left7
2849686329AntistropheChorus moves to the right8
2849686330Deus-ex-machinaMechanical crane used to raise and lower actors9
2849686331EccyclemaSmall wagon platform used to show dead people10
2849686332PeriaktoisTriangular prism that revolves for scenery changes11
2849686333PinakesScenery painted on boards12
2849686334SkeneRectangular building with three doors providing a generic backdrop, actors changed costumes13
2849686335ChitonLong flowing robes, dyed in bright colors, padded to give a broader appearance14
2849686336HimationLong mantle, draped around the right shoulder15
2849686337ChlamysShort cloak16
2849686338OnkusHigh head piece17
2849686339Cothurnus/CothurniThick soled shoes that made the actor taller, high platform shoes18
2849686340ParaskeniaTwo wings on the side of the skene19
2849686341ProskenionPlatform placed in front of the skene, separates actors from chorus20
2849686342ParodosWide passageways on the left and right of the skene and orchestra21
2849686343ChoregusFinancial banker for the author22
2849686344TrilogyThree tragedies and a satire(comedy)23
2849686345TheatronSeeing place24
2849686346City DionysiaFestival of tragedies with a competition for the best plays25
2849686347TragosDithyrambic rituals or goat song26
2849686348EverymanHelps audience glean the personal message of the character27
2849686349PropertiesProps to indicate roles28
2849686350PersonaMasks worn by the actors29
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