HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Question
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Greek productions were only spoken.
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The Greeks developed both comical and tragic plays.
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Greeks built large indoor theaters for their performances.
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The Greeks used men and women to act in the productions.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Greek tragedies and comedies tended to feature a chorus, masked actors, and a strict structure. They often focused on Greek myths and were performed outdoors in amphitheatres.
Detailed explanation-2: -There were two main types of plays that the Greeks performed: tragedies and comedies. Tragedy-Greek tragedies were very serious plays with a moral lesson. They usually told the story of a mythical hero who would eventually meet his doom because of his pride. Comedy-Comedies were more light-hearted than tragedies.
Detailed explanation-3: -4. Which two elements of theatre did the Ancient Greeks develop and make use of? The chorus and masks.
Detailed explanation-4: -Composed of song, dance, personal invective, and buffoonery, the plays also include outspoken political criticism and comment on literary and philosophical topics. The plays, consisting of loosely related episodes, were first performed in Athens for the religious festival of Dionysus.