Across
- 1. - The first actor
- 5. - The first entrance song/chant of the Chorus.
- 7. - A formal debate or contest between two characters (e.g., Jason vs. Medea).
- 8. - focused on ordinary people issues
- 9. - added the third actor, fixed the Chorus size at 15, famous for writing Oedipus Rex
- 12. - Excessive pride or arrogance (thinking you are smarter than the gods/fate).
Down
- 1. - A serious drama featuring a noble protagonist who suffers a great fall
- 2. - The Greek god of wine, fertility, religious ecstasy and theatre
- 3. - A group of artists working together to create a cohesive, unified piece. Focus is on group success and teamwork, rather than individual stardom.
- 4. - The opening scene that gives the background info (exposition) before the Chorus enters.
- 6. - A character of noble birth who is generally good but makes a fatal error in judgment.
- 7. - Father of Tragedy: added the second actor
- 10. - The "Tragic Flaw" or fatal mistake. (Often a mistake in judgment, not just a personality defect).
- 11. - the emotional release an audience feels after watching a tragedy. By experiencing pity and fear for a character's downfall, the audience feels cleansed or relieved.