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There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greek. The one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved from ritual. The argument for this view goes as follows. In the beginning human beings viewed the natural forces of the world, even the seasonal changes, as unpredictable, 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 theatre 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 “acting area” and “auditorium”. In addition, there were performers, and since considerable importance was attached to avoiding mistakes in the enactment of rites. Religious leaders usually assumed that task. Wearing masks and costumes, they often impersonated other people, animals, or supernatural beings, and mimed the desired effect- success in hunt or battle, the coming rain, the revival of the Sun-as an actor might. Eventually such dramatic representations were separated from religious activities.
Another theory traces the theatre’s origin from the human interest in storytelling. According to this view, tales (about the hunt, war, or other feats) are gradually elaborated, at first through the use of impersonation, action, and dialogue by a narrator and then through the assumption of each of the roles by a different person. A closely related theory traces theatre to those dances that are primarily rhythmical and gymnastic or that are imitations of animal movements and sound
The word “considerable” in line 11 is closest in meaning to_____________
A. relational
B. thoughtful
C. substantial
D. ceremonial
Đáp án C
Từ “considerable” trong dòng 11 gần nghĩa______________.
A. quan hệ
B. chu đáo
C. đáng kể
D. nghi lễ
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Ann finds her present job really boring. She wants to look for something more challenge
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It is ______ that changes women's lives and the perception of women's roles
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My teacher arrived after I ____________ for him for ten minutes
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It is true, then, that a great many people-and a great many people are _____ in the use of English
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About 20 percent of U.S electricity currently _________ nuclear power plants
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They are going to undergo a lot of criticism for increasing bus fare by so much
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We got used to travel on the left hand side after a year or so.
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The fact is, doctor, I just cannot _______ this dreadful cough
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The salary of a computer programmer is ________ a teacher
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There were too many books on the shelves that I didn’t know which one to choose
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After a good night’s sleep I woke up feeling as fresh as ______and eager to start a new day
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The headmistress is very competent. All the teaching staff look ________
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Mr. Smith is very interested in our plan. I spoke to him on the phone last night