Greek Theatre Worksheet

What is the word that means actor: comes from the name 'Thespis' of the person who was believed to have been the first Greek 'actor'
A dramatic performance or genre which pits two groups or societies against each other in an amusing argument or conflict
A form of theatre where the protagonists appear to be drawn down a path of destruction and downfall, where they have no control over what happens to them and they cannot prevent their fate
This is a comic play of ancient Greece with a mythological theme and chorus representing satyrs
This means "the people of the play", it is the group of main characters featured within the action of a story
Meaning "player of the first part", it is the narrative's central or primary person or figure
A group of people working collectively using vocal and movement skills to communicate thoughts, feelings and ideas. In the manner of a classical Greek chorus, they may narrate a story, comment on the action and express an opinion
This literally means "god from a machine" this was a crane like device from which an actor would be suspended to present the illusion that he was a god floating in the sky
A stringed instrument similar to a harp used by the ancient Greeks
When the meaning of the situation is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play