Greek & Roman Theatre History

Question 1

Plays intended to be read rather than performed

Accepted Answer

closet dramas

Question 2

Secular drama that took place during planting time, harvest time and Christmas.

Accepted Answer

folk dramas

Question 3

Plays that presents the last week of Christ

Accepted Answer

passion plays

Question 4

Greek tragedy playwright and actor who was a master of pathos.

Accepted Answer

Sophocles

Question 5

Plays dealing with right or wrong, usually in the form of allegory.

Accepted Answer

Morality plays

Question 6

A stage on wheels that was used by medieval guilds of the 14th Century

Accepted Answer

pageant wagon

Question 7

Plays based on biblical history

Accepted Answer

mystery plays

Question 8

Group of characters that explain the situation and comment on the action of the play

Accepted Answer

Chorus

Question 9

Professional improvised comedy that used stock characters

Accepted Answer

commedia dell'arte

Question 10

Greek god who was honored by the dramatic contests that began in the 6th Century.

Accepted Answer

Dionysus

Question 11

Known as first actor b/c he stepped away from chorus & was 1st person to engage in dialogue.

Accepted Answer

Thespis

Question 12

Series of three plays related by theme, myth, or character

Accepted Answer

Trilogy

Question 13

Circular arena surrounded by tiers of seats.

Accepted Answer

amphitheatre

Question 14

Plays based on the legends of saints

Accepted Answer

saint plays

Questions 14