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Antogane
vocabulary
4
English
11th Grade
11/01/2012

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Term
Catastrophe
Definition
-Solves conflict,demonstrates tragic failure and incolves death of hero.
-death of the hero is the single action toward which ENTER PLAY BUILDS.
Term
nature of Tragedy
Definition
the fall is caused i n part by some error of the protagonist(hero)
Term
Classical Drama
Definition
-from Athens, Greece
-used in religious celebrations in honor of dionysus, the GOD OF WINE AND FERTILITY
-drama evolved from these celebrations
-the CHORUS,those who performed ritual chants and songs in the original celebrations,transferred over to the format of the play
Term
Chorus and choragus
Definition
-a group of 15 that commented on the action of the play
-the leader of the chorus that participated in the dialogue
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