DDA Final Study Guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Ancient Greek Theatre - CORRECT ANSWER - This form of theatre flourished from
530-330 BCE.
Iliad & Odyssey - CORRECT ANSWER - An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to
Homer, focusing on the Trojan War and the quarrel between King Agamemnon and Achilles.
and
Another epic poem by Homer, narrating the ten-year journey of Odysseus as he returns home
from the Trojan War.
Dithyramb - CORRECT ANSWER - A wild, irregular Greek choral hymn or poem
originally in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility.
Tragedy (Tragoidia) - CORRECT ANSWER - A dramatic genre based on human
suffering and sorrowful events that befall a main character. Often invokes catharsis for the
audience.
City Dionysia - CORRECT ANSWER - An ancient Athenian festival honoring Dionysus,
featuring theatrical performances of tragedies and comedies.
Hypokrites - CORRECT ANSWER - The Greek term for an actor or performer, especially
in theatrical contexts.
Parados/Exodos - CORRECT ANSWER - The term for an entrance song or choral ode in
a Greek tragedy. and
The term for the final scene or exit song in a Greek tragedy.
, Satyr Play - CORRECT ANSWER - A comedic and irreverent theatrical genre performed
after tragedies, featuring satyrs and humor.
Greek Old Comedy - CORRECT ANSWER - A form of ancient Greek comedy
characterized by satire, political commentary, and absurd situations.
Parabasis - CORRECT ANSWER - The term for a choral interlude in Old Comedy where
actors directly address the audience, often breaking the fourth wall.
Deus ex Machina - CORRECT ANSWER - A plot device where a seemingly unsolvable
problem is suddenly resolved by an unexpected intervention. "god from a machine"
Persian Wars - CORRECT ANSWER - A series of conflicts between ancient Greece and
the Persian Empire during the 5th century BCE.
Peloponnesian War - CORRECT ANSWER - A protracted conflict (431-404 BCE)
between Athens and Sparta, leading to significant changes in Greek society.
Hellenistic Age - CORRECT ANSWER - This age was the period following Alexander
the Great's conquests, characterized by the spread of Greek culture across the Mediterranean and
Asia.
Poetics (Aristotle) - CORRECT ANSWER - This published work was Aristotle's treatise
on dramatic theory, discussing various aspects of literature, including tragedy and epic poetry. It
provides insights into plot structure, character development, and catharsis.
6 Components of Tragedy - CORRECT ANSWER - plot, character, diction, thought,
spectacle (scenic effect), song (music)
6 Components of Tragedy: plot - CORRECT ANSWER - This component refers to the
arrangement of events in a play, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action,
and resolution.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Ancient Greek Theatre - CORRECT ANSWER - This form of theatre flourished from
530-330 BCE.
Iliad & Odyssey - CORRECT ANSWER - An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to
Homer, focusing on the Trojan War and the quarrel between King Agamemnon and Achilles.
and
Another epic poem by Homer, narrating the ten-year journey of Odysseus as he returns home
from the Trojan War.
Dithyramb - CORRECT ANSWER - A wild, irregular Greek choral hymn or poem
originally in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility.
Tragedy (Tragoidia) - CORRECT ANSWER - A dramatic genre based on human
suffering and sorrowful events that befall a main character. Often invokes catharsis for the
audience.
City Dionysia - CORRECT ANSWER - An ancient Athenian festival honoring Dionysus,
featuring theatrical performances of tragedies and comedies.
Hypokrites - CORRECT ANSWER - The Greek term for an actor or performer, especially
in theatrical contexts.
Parados/Exodos - CORRECT ANSWER - The term for an entrance song or choral ode in
a Greek tragedy. and
The term for the final scene or exit song in a Greek tragedy.
, Satyr Play - CORRECT ANSWER - A comedic and irreverent theatrical genre performed
after tragedies, featuring satyrs and humor.
Greek Old Comedy - CORRECT ANSWER - A form of ancient Greek comedy
characterized by satire, political commentary, and absurd situations.
Parabasis - CORRECT ANSWER - The term for a choral interlude in Old Comedy where
actors directly address the audience, often breaking the fourth wall.
Deus ex Machina - CORRECT ANSWER - A plot device where a seemingly unsolvable
problem is suddenly resolved by an unexpected intervention. "god from a machine"
Persian Wars - CORRECT ANSWER - A series of conflicts between ancient Greece and
the Persian Empire during the 5th century BCE.
Peloponnesian War - CORRECT ANSWER - A protracted conflict (431-404 BCE)
between Athens and Sparta, leading to significant changes in Greek society.
Hellenistic Age - CORRECT ANSWER - This age was the period following Alexander
the Great's conquests, characterized by the spread of Greek culture across the Mediterranean and
Asia.
Poetics (Aristotle) - CORRECT ANSWER - This published work was Aristotle's treatise
on dramatic theory, discussing various aspects of literature, including tragedy and epic poetry. It
provides insights into plot structure, character development, and catharsis.
6 Components of Tragedy - CORRECT ANSWER - plot, character, diction, thought,
spectacle (scenic effect), song (music)
6 Components of Tragedy: plot - CORRECT ANSWER - This component refers to the
arrangement of events in a play, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action,
and resolution.
