English 2 Final Def

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persona

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one's public image
latin word mask

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introvert

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person who leads a more reflective life focused more on thoughts and feelings

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anima

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female side of the unconscious

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archetype

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imprint of pattern found in all humanity, cultures, at all times; part of the collective unconscious in all people

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self

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person who has found balance in life; maturity; centered

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skene

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temporary building that serves as a back drop and later becomes theater scenery

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parados

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choral songs and dances that intersperse the scenes throughout the play after the chorus entering

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exodos

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ancient greek term that has come to mean "exit"

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ambiguity

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literature that is indefinite doubtful or uncertain as regards to interpretation its unlceaness comes from having more than one meaning

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paradox

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opposing or conflicting ideas both being true at the same time

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alienation

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theme in some stories that focus on separation withdrawal or emptiness of the protagonist

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existentialism

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a philosophical movement that holds that the universe is unknowable and irrational

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irony

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incongruity between the actual result of the sequence of events and the normal or expected result

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chorus

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set the mood
represent common people
take sides
warn character
create contrast to hero

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amphitheater

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any similar place for public contests, games, performances, exhibitions, etc.; an arena, stadium, or auditorium

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hubris

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excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance.

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Aeschylus

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Greek poet and dramatist.
father of tradegy

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Euripides

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Alcestis, Medea, Trojan Women, and The Bacchae.
great tragedy

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orchestra

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The term orchestra derives from the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus.

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thespian

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An actor

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drama

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Greek word meaning "action"
specific mode of fiction represented in performance

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dialogue

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dialogue" labels a form of literature used by Greeks purposes of rhetorical entertainment and instruction.

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comedy

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as a popular meaning, is any humourous discourse generally intended to amuse, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy

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tradegy

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is a form of art based on human suffering that offers its audience pleasure.[

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proscenium

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theatre space whose primary feature is a large archway (the proscenium arch) at or near the front of the stage, through which the audience views the play.