| A | B |
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| classical drama | The drama of ancient Greece and Rome |
| skene | a long building that served as the backdrop for the action and a dressing room |
| orchestra | the floor or stage area |
| theatron | the area for the audience |
| chorus | group of actors who commented on the action |
| choragus | the leader of the chorus |
| tragedy | a drama that recounts the downfall of a dignified, superior character |
| tragic hero | the main character of a tragedy |
| archetype | frequently repeated character type or event |
| motif | repeated element that advances the plot and illustrates the theme |
| myth | traditional stories about gods and goddesses |
| legends | stories about people who once lived |
| dramatic irony | when the audience knows more than the characters do |
| allusion | a reference to a familiar cultural event, person, or literary item |
