Cambridge OCR A Level · Classical Civilisation - H408

Drama and theatre in Athenian society: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

According to Aristotle's theories on tragedy, what is the term used to describe the 'reversal of fortune' experienced by the protagonist?

Question 2

1 mark

In the context of the Greek theater, what was the primary purpose of the parabasis in Old Comedy, such as in the works of Aristophanes?

Question 3

1 mark

When examining the 5th-century BC structure of the Theatre of Dionysus at Athens and the prescribed archaeological site of the Theatre of Thorikos, which architectural feature is uniquely distinct to Thorikos, reflecting the development of regional theatre spaces in the Attic demes?

Question 4

1 mark

In the context of the 5th-century Athenian theatre, which piece of machinery was specifically used to lower a god onto the stage or raise a hero up into the air?

Question 5

1 mark

Which of the following describes a key difference between the Chorus in Greek Tragedy and the Chorus in Old Comedy, such as in Aristophanes' Frogs?

Question 6

2 marks

Explain the function of the mechane in the staging of 5th-century BC Greek drama and provide one example of its use in a prescribed play.

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