There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece. The one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved from ritual. In the beginning, human beings viewed the unpredictable natural forces of the world, and they sought through various means, to control these unknown and feared powers. Those measures which appeared to bring the desired results were then retained and repeated until they hardened into fixed rituals. Eventually stories arose which explained or veiled the mysteries of the rites. As time passed some rituals were abandoned, but the stories, later called myths, persisted and provided material for art and drama.Those who believed that drama evolved out of ritual also argue that those rites contained the seed of theater because music, dance, masks, and costumes were almost always used. Furthermore, a suitable site had to be provided for performances, and when the entire community did not participate, a clear division was usually made between the "a
The passage supports which of the following statements?
- A、No one really knows how the theater began.
- B、Myths are no longer represented dramatically.
- C、Storytelling is an important part of dance.
- D、Dramatic activities require the use of costumes.
正确答案:A
答案解析:有
According to the passage, what is the main difference between ritual and drama?
- A、Ritual uses music whereas drama does not.
- B、Ritual is shorter than drama.
- C、Ritual requires fewer performers than drama.
- D、Ritual has a religious purpose and drama does not.
正确答案:D
答案解析:有
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common element of theater and ritual?
- A、Dance
- B、Costumes
- C、Music
- D、Magic.
正确答案:D
答案解析:有
What aspect of drama does the author discuss in the first paragraph??
- A、The reason drama is often unpredictable.
- B、The seasons in which dramas were performed.
- C、The connection between myths and dramatic plots.
- D、The importance of costumes in early drama.
正确答案:C
答案解析:有
What does the passage mainly discuss?
- A、The origins of theater.
- B、The role of ritual in modern dance.
- C、The importance of storytelling.
- D、The variety of early religious activities.
正确答案:A
答案解析:有
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