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  1. Q1. Which Aristotelian term refers to the 'purging' or 'cleansing' of emotions, specifically pity and fear, experienced by the audience at the end of a tragedy?
  2. Q2. The 'fatal flaw' or 'error in judgment' that leads to the downfall of a tragic hero is known as:
  3. Q3. In Greek drama, the 'Unities' of Time, Place, and Action were later formalized by Neoclassical critics based on the writings of:
  4. Q4. What was the primary function of the Chorus in classical Greek tragedy?
  5. Q5. Which Greek playwright is known as the 'Father of Tragedy' and introduced the second actor, allowing for dialogue between characters?
  6. Q6. The moment of 'recognition' or 'discovery' in which a character moves from ignorance to knowledge is called:
  7. Q7. Which play by Sophocles is cited by Aristotle as the perfect example of a tragedy in his 'Poetics'?
  8. Q8. The term 'Deus ex Machina' originally referred to which practice in Greek theater?
  9. Q9. Which structural part of a Greek tragedy involves the final scene and the departure of the characters and Chorus?
  10. Q10. In the context of the Greek theater building, what was the 'Orchestra'?
  11. Q11. Which Greek philosopher attacked drama in 'The Republic', arguing that it feeds the irrational passions and is three times removed from the truth?
  12. Q12. The 'Reversal of Fortune' in which a character's circumstances change from good to bad is known as:
  13. Q13. Which playwright increased the number of actors to three and is credited with the introduction of painted scenery?
  14. Q14. Greek 'Old Comedy', characterized by political satire and high-spirited buffoonery, is best represented by the works of:
  15. Q15. What is 'Mimesis' in the context of Aristotelian dramatic theory?
  16. Q16. The 'Dionysia' was an ancient Greek festival where drama originated; it was held in honor of the god of:
  17. Q17. Which Greek dramatist was known for his 'modern' approach, focusing on the inner psychology of characters and questioning traditional myths?
  18. Q18. The concept of 'Hubris' is best defined as:
  19. Q19. Which part of the Greek theater building provided a backdrop for the action and served as a dressing room for the actors?
  20. Q20. What is the 'Agon' in a classical Greek play?