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mask of tragedy Modern screenplays consist of dialogues among individuals. Ancient tragedy began as a conversation between a single actor and a chorus. A second and third actor were added -- eventually. The episode is that part of tragedy that falls between choral songs.

Terminology For Tragedy

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Greek and Latin Prosody
Dochmiacs
Iambic Trimeter
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Tragedy: Setting the Stage
Terminology for Drama (especially tragedy)
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