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Greek Literature - AP lit Flashcards

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4928382405Origin of Greek DramaCreated to worship God Dionysus0
4928382406DithyrambA lyric poem or hymn that was performed in praise of Dionysus1
4928382407OrchestraCircular dancing area2
4928382408TragoediaSong that chorus sang in honor of Dionysus - "goat song"3
4928382409ChorusSang during plays and typically dressed as satyrs (goat men)4
4928382410HypokriteFirst actor, created by Thespis5
4928382412AeschylusFather of drama; invented the second actor; reduced number or chorus men to 126
4928382413SophoclesAdded third actor; raised chorus back to 15; wrote Oedipus Rex which is epitome of Greek tragedy7
4928382414TragedyForm of play written in Dramatic, not narrative, form. Incidents occur throughout play, arousing audience's emotions.8
4928382415Tragic heroMain character who is NOT preeminently virtuous; experiences loss through error in judgment. Experiences a tragic fall. Also often has tragic flaws causing this fall from grace9
4928382416"Hamartia"Greek for tragic flaw. One common flaw is hubris, or overwhelming pride10
4928382417Theatron"Seeing place"; part of amphitheater where people sat on sloping hillsides11
4928382418ParadosRamps leading into or out of orchestra12
4928382419StrophiStage direction (enter E>W)13
4928382420AntistropheStage direction (enter W>E)14
4928382421ChoragosChoral leader15

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