Greek Key Words

Question 1

Amphitheatre

Answer 1

Where played are performed. Built on hills

Question 2

Orchestra

Answer 2

Circular space where the chorus would perform

Question 3

Anagnorisis

Answer 3

Tragic hero recognises tragic fall

Creon is the moment he realises the consequences of his actions and the true nature of the situations he’s created

Question 4

Catharsis

Answer 4

Purging of emotions

Question 5

Peripeteia

Answer 5

A turn of fate that leaves the hero destitute (reversal of fortune) - Creon

Question 6

Stichomythia

Answer 6

Quick alternating lines back and forth to make play move along quicker

Question 7

Dramatic irony

Answer 7

Something is understood by the audience but not the characters

Question 8

Pathos

Answer 8

Emotional appeal

Question 9

Choragos

Answer 9

Lead of chorus and can play an individual role in the play

Question 10

Parados

Answer 10

First song sung by chorus
Chorus enters rejoicing and thanking god’s that the attack of poly has been defeated and thebes is safe