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18 Cards in this Set
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orchestra
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circular area on the ground level where the orchestra and chorus stand
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theatron
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stone seats rising up and back (usually on a hillside)
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skene
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hanging curtain at the back of the stage used for exits and entrances, costume changes, and scenery
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proskenion
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the stage in front of the skene (where action take place)
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deus ex machina
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"flying machine" for actors to play gods
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prologue
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background information at the beginning of the play
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parados
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the first entry of the chorus (usually with lyrics)
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choragos
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the leader of the chorus
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stasimon
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the choral ode at the end of each episode
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episode
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the act or scene
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exodos
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the final ceremonial exit
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hamartia
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"fatal" flaw of tragic flaw
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hubris
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pride in excess
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epiphany
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"showing forth" or seeing the light (truth)
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catharsis
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purging of emotions through art (especially fear or pity)
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archetype
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a model for a type: tragic hero, chivalrous knight, etc.
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stichomythia
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rapid-fire dialogue between two characters
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dramatic irony
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actor speaks in ignorance of a circumstance of event that is known to audience of other characters
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