structure of Greek Tragedy
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10 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 prologue | opening scene where the background is established which usually has one or two characters in dialogue |
| parados | entrance of the chorus which are usually chanting lyrics that have something to do with the theme of the play |
| episode | modern act or scene where the plot is developed by action or dialogue of the characters and chorus sometimes playing as a minor role |
| stasimon | the choral ode which usually comes at the end of each episode so the tragedy is a measured alternation between 2 elements |
| exodus | the final action after the last stasimon, ended by ceremonial exit of all the players |
| epithet | an adjective or descriptive phrase that describes a noun |
| chorus | consists of 12 to 15 elders (men) |
| choragos | the leader of the chorus |
| ode | indicates the end of a scene and is also used to provide the chorus' response to the proceeding scene |
| lyric poem | verse which focuses on emotions and thoughts |
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