Question 1
What was the primary civic and religious function of ancient Greek tragedy during the Dionysia festival in Athens?
Correct Answer:
To honor Dionysus while promoting civic unity, moral reflection, and catharsis among citizens
Question 2
In Sophocles's Oedipus Rex, which structural element refers to the critical dramatic moment of recognition when Oedipus discovers his true identity?
Correct Answer:
Anagnorisis
Question 3
Which ancient Greek dramatist introduced the second actor (deuteragonist), enabling dynamic interpersonal dialogue and reducing choral dominance?
Correct Answer:
Aeschylus
Question 4
In Aristotle's Poetics, what term describes the emotional purging or purification of pity and fear experienced by the audience watching tragedy?
Correct Answer:
Catharsis
Question 5
In Euripides's Medea, how does the dramatist subvert traditional classical tragedy conventions regarding heroic morality and divine justice?
Correct Answer:
By portraying Medea escaping unpunished on a divine chariot of the Sun God Helios after committing infanticide
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