Oedipus Rex
Who wrote Oedipus Rex?
Sophocles
A story enacted on stage for a live audience
What is drama
Who was the first actor?
What is Thespis
Drama is different/special because it is watched 'live' by an ____________________________________.
What is audience
Who is Laius?
What is the King of Thebes before Oedipus Rex
A personal failing that leads to a tragic end
What is tragic flaw
What are the TWO reasons Greek theatres had open sky- type theatres?
What is acoustics and visiblity
When characters disagree in a drama, it is called a ___________________________________.
What is conflict
What does the name 'Oedipus' mean?
What is swollen foot
The protagonist of a tragedy
What is tragic hero
The word drama comes from the Greek verb "dran", which means, what?
What is "to do"
__________________________________ refers to events that happen in the drama and how they are organized.
What is dramatic structure or PLOT
When only ONE individual is performing on stage
What is monologue
The oracle of Apollo is located, where?
What is Delphi
When all the action takes place during a single day
What is unity of time
Who is the Father of Greek Theatre
What is Dionysus
What are the two TYPES of writing in drama?
What is dialogue and stage directions (acting)
The ____________________________________ refers to where and when the drama/play takes place
What is setting
What is an instance in the play that shows dramatic irony?
What is Answers vary. Make sure answer is justified.
What is prologue
Name 3 functions of the chorus.
What is foreshadowing events/ outcome of the play, set the mood/tone, act as narrator to provide background information, sometimes engage in direct dialogue with characters
Which part of the stage is closes to the audience?
What is downstage
What part of the body do people use to control their breathing with?
What is diaphragm