CSTU Quiz 8 Questions and Answers
What is one of the most significant things Greek tragedy can teach us? - Answer-how much the ancient
Greeks valued knowledge and wisdom
The apostle Paul portrayed his own life in terms of a Greek tragedy. - Answer-True
Greek comedy can accurately be described as a philosophy of life. - Answer-True
Not a whole lot of action actually took place on stage in a typical Greek drama. - Answer-True
Tragedy depicts the _____ of the hero while comedy depicts his _____. - Answer-alienation /
integration
Aristotle based his definition of tragedy on the tragedy Elektra by Euripides. - Answer-False
Greek tragedy and comedy originated in the annual celebrations surrounding which Greek god? -
Answer-Dionysus
What is the literal meaning of the term "catharsis"? - Answer-laxative
What is one of the most significant things Greek tragedy can teach us? - Answer-how much the ancient
Greeks valued knowledge and wisdom
The apostle Paul portrayed his own life in terms of a Greek tragedy. - Answer-True
Greek comedy can accurately be described as a philosophy of life. - Answer-True
Not a whole lot of action actually took place on stage in a typical Greek drama. - Answer-True
Tragedy depicts the _____ of the hero while comedy depicts his _____. - Answer-alienation /
integration
Aristotle based his definition of tragedy on the tragedy Elektra by Euripides. - Answer-False
Greek tragedy and comedy originated in the annual celebrations surrounding which Greek god? -
Answer-Dionysus
What is the literal meaning of the term "catharsis"? - Answer-laxative
