Classroom
What does prompt mean?
Prompt means "in a timely manner"; on time.
Who was ancient Greek Theater dedicated to?
It was dedicated to the god Dionysius.
Where were the performances held?
The City Dionysia was a week long festival of theater competetions and other events held annually in Athens.
What do you do if there is a Do Now on the board?
Where did theater come from?
Theater started from religion and myth.
When was the Golden Age of Greek Theater?
The Golden Age of Greek Theater was in the 5th C. BCE, approximately 2500 years ago. Scholars believe Oedipus the King was written in 429 BCE.
What is a Chorus in Greek Theater?
A Chorus in Greek Theater is a group of people who speak in one voice and comment on the action.
Do you receive points for copying down the Do Now but not answering it?
No, you must answer the Do Nows to receive credit for them.
What are two ways in which ancient Greek theater is like a major sporting event today?
Answers may vary, but likely included:
has people supporting their city,
honors military heroes,
is a competition,
is a social event
Why did the actors wear masks?
The actors wore masks to show the spectators which character they were at a given moment.
What does the word thespian mean and where did it come from?
The word thespian means actor and it comes from the first actor, a poet named Thespis.
What do you do when the bell rings?
You don't have to do anything. The teachers will dismiss you when class ends.
Greeks sang dithyrambs in honor of their god. How did the chorus come from this tradition?
The chorus began to speak the dithyrambs in one voice and act out them out instead of singing them.
Why were the actors' movements dramatic and exaggerated?
The actors' movements were dramatic and exaggerated because they had to make big movements so the spectators could see them in seats farthest from the stage (what we know call the nosebleeds).
Where do the gory actions occur in ancient Greek Theater?
What are the names (spelling counts!) of the teachers, including your traveler?
The names are Ms Sanning, Ms McKinnon, and ....
How did individual acting begin?
The actor Thespis stepped out from the chorus and spoke as an individual and not part of the group.
Why did Aristotle say that the tragic hero should be neither completely good nor completely bad?
Aristotle stated the tragic hero needs to be relatable to the audience so the audience can feel compassion for him as well as horror and pity for what he has done.
What does the word vital mean? Use it correctly in a sentence which does not define it.
Vital means essential or very important. For example, it is vital to study to pass tests.