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What was Roman comedy called?
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palliata
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What setting and costumes did the Roman comedy maintain?
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Greek
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When were the Roman comedies performed?
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festivals
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Name the two primary authors (including years) of Roman comedy.
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1. Plautus (254-184)
2. Terence (185-159) |
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Which author (of 2 famous ones discussed) wrote situational comedy, didn't mind breaking dramatic illusion, and had an omniscient audience?
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Plautus
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Which author (of the 2 famous ones discussed) wrote comedy of manner, with complex plots, and relied on suspense?
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Terence
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What are stock characters?
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Characters found throughout many different plays.
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What are the three male stock characters?
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1. adulescens
2. senex 3. servus |
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What are the four female stock characters?
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1. virgo
2. meretrix 3. matrona 4. ancilla |
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What are the two other stock characters (not gender)?
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1. leno
2. miles |
