LNM1 Ch 1-3 Review: Exploring Roman Comedy
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6 questions
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Why did ordinary Romans especially enjoy the festivals of Megalensia and Lūdī Rōmānī?
Why did ordinary Romans especially enjoy the festivals of Megalensia and Lūdī Rōmānī?
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Describe the adaptations Plautus made to the Greek comedies.
Describe the adaptations Plautus made to the Greek comedies.
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Why did twins make for a rich comedic tradition?
Why did twins make for a rich comedic tradition?
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In what ways are Terence’s comedies diff erent from those of Plautus?
In what ways are Terence’s comedies diff erent from those of Plautus?
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Explain Terence’s appeal as a “school author”?
Explain Terence’s appeal as a “school author”?
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The Renaissance saw a “rebirth,” a heightened interest in the art and literature of Greece and Rome. Relate how that affected Terence’s works.
The Renaissance saw a “rebirth,” a heightened interest in the art and literature of Greece and Rome. Relate how that affected Terence’s works.