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Sentences with PARABASIS

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"The parabasis is a characteristic element in Old Comedy in which the chorus steps forward to address the audience directly."
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"In the ancient Greek theater, parabasis was used as a break between the dramatic episodes."
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"During the parabasis, the chorus would perform songs and dances that were often unrelated to the main plot."
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"The parabasis often contained satirical commentary on current events or political issues."
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"The parabasis served as a moment of reflection and exposition in the play."
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"The parabasis usually occurred after the halfway point of the performance."
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"One of the purposes of parabasis was to entertain the audience during set changes."
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"In Aristophanes' plays, parabasis was an opportunity to mock prominent figures of the time."
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"The parabasis could be seen as a form of intermission in ancient Greek theater."
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"The parabasis often included humorous and witty remarks."
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"During the parabasis, the chorus would address the audience directly and engage in dialogue."
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"The parabasis sometimes included songs that were unrelated to the rest of the play."
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"The parabasis provided a moment of levity in the midst of the play's more serious moments."
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"The parabasis was often the highlight of the performance for the audience."
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"In some cases, the parabasis could be longer than the dramatic episodes themselves."
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"The parabasis allowed the chorus to showcase their singing and dancing abilities."
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"The parabasis in the play provided a moment of commentary on current events."
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"The playwright incorporated a parabasis to address the audience directly."
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"The parabasis served as a vehicle for satire in the comedic play."
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"During the parabasis, the chorus engaged in witty banter with the audience."
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"The parabasis was a notable feature of ancient Greek theater."
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"The parabasis allowed the playwright to express their personal opinions."
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"The parabasis in this play was particularly insightful and thought-provoking."
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"The parabasis functioned as a breather between the dramatic scenes."
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"The parabasis included clever wordplay and poetic verses."
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"The parabasis became a means for social critique in some plays."
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