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Greek Theatre Exam Structure and Analysis

Greek Theatre Exam Layout and Structure Visual Source - Short answer questions (2-3 marks) - 1 short essay question (10 marks)- source utility o Allow 13-14 mins to answer o State relevance of the source to the question- read carefully o Use spec. details from source to support analysis " 'the source indicates that the chorus sang. The pot depicts the men' mouths open, perhaps in song' o Use technical terms e.g. Choregos, orchestra etc o Aim for 4 paragraphs " One needs to address limitations of the source o Write precisely and concisely o A01- information from source; A02- analysis and evaluation of these details. - Ensure you know the provenances of the sources inside and out! Play Extract - Based on a short extract from the play - Short answer questions (2-3 marks) - 1 short essay question (10 marks)- how does the author o Place the extract within the context of the play- when/where/significance o Cover the beginning, middle and end o Keep focus on the question throughout answer o Aim for 5 points o For each point use quotes from extract + how it supports your point o Refer to the author throughout o Stay concise o Examples · Dramatic, hooking the audience, setting the scene for further event, introduction/arcs of characters, set up of conflict/tension, recurring themes The play opens on Oedipus,