Meaning Of The Word Catastasis

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Catastasis Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Catastasis?

catastasis in American English
the heightened part of the action in ancient drama, leading directly to the catastrophe
noun: the part of a drama, preceding the catastrophe, in which the action is at its height; the climax of a play

catastasis in British English
noun: the part of a drama immediately preceding the climax or action-filled scene

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