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Where did greek theater originate?
Greek theater originated as festivals honoring the gods. In Athens, during the festivals, men would perform songs to welcome Dionysus. These songs and performances adapted into three styles; Tragedy, Comedy and Satire.
What do aeschylus and sophocles have in common?
They were ancient Greek play writers. Sophocles Aeschylus and Euripides were the ''big 3'' of tragedy. Aristophanes wrote comedy and excelled in political and social satire. They all had themes taken from historical events and everyday life.
What two types of drama did the Greeks create how do they differ?
The ancient Greeks created two primary types of drama: tragedy and comedy. Tragedy focuses on serious themes and often explores human suffering, fate, and moral dilemmas, typically culminating in a cathartic experience for the audience. In contrast, comedy is characterized by humor, satire, and often a lighthearted approach to social issues, aiming to entertain and provoke laughter rather than evoke pity or fear. While both forms served to reflect and critique society, their tone and purpose differ significantly.
What is the writing style that ridicules folly and vice?
Satire
What literary genre appears to have been invented by the Romans?
It was satire.
Tragedy comedy and satire were by 5th-century Greek dramatists?
established and refined
Tragedy comedy and satire were by 5th century Greek dramatists?
established and refined
Tragedy comedy and satire were three new established and refined by 5th-century greek dramatists?
genres
What are the three kinds of drama?
comedy, tragedy, satire?
What are the four archetypal genres of Western literature found on the genre wheel?
The four archetypal genres of Western literature found on the genre wheel are comedy, tragedy, romance, and irony. Each of these genres represents different narrative patterns and themes that have been prevalent in literature throughout history.
What were the types of the plays?
The various genres of plays consist of tragedy, tragicomedy, melodrama, domestic comedy, comedy of manners, romantic comedy, farce, and satire.
What are the major and minor genres of African oral literature?
the major literary genres are drama, romance, satire tragedy, comedy, and tragicomedy.
Northrop Frye outlined four archetypal genres found throughout Western literature which are?
Tragedy, romance, comedy, and satire/irony
Critic Northrop Frye outlined four archetypal genres found throughout Western literature which are?
A. tragedy, romance, comedy, and satire/irony.
What were the forms of writing in which the Romans excelled?
It was satire,tragedy,and comedy that makes it three forms of writing before it was classified in modern world currently
What are the 2 types of comedy?
Old Comedy - comedy about political satire New Comedy - comedy that deviates away from political satire and makes fun of everyday family life
In Anatomy of Criticism what are literary critic Northrop Frye outlined four archetypal genres found throughout Western literature?
tragedy, romance, comedy, and satire/irony
