The performances of the ancient Greeks were put on to honor one of their gods. Which deity were they honoring?
Zeus, King of the Gods
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Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt, and the Moon
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Apollo, God of Poetry, Music, Art, Prophecy, and the Sun
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Dionysus, God of Revelries, Fertility, and Wine
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What is a dithyramb?
A man dressed up as a Greek god, pretending to be that god
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A hymn sung to honor Dionysus
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The conductor of the Greek choruses
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A machine used to hoist actors into the air
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What was Aristotle’s definition of Drama?
A state, situation, or series of events involving interesting or intense conflict of forces
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The imitation of an action that is good and also complete in itself and of some magnitude
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A play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, especially one concerning the downfall of the main character
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A composition in verse or prose intended to portray life or character or to tell a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue and typically designed for theatrical performance