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Yes, you could make an educated guess.

Oratorio plots are often based on sacred topics. Opera plots are about murder, romance, etc...

Also, the characters in an oratorio have much less interaction with each other than the characters of an opera.

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Opera is musical theatre usually using scenery and costumes, while oratorio is strictly a concert piece.

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