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Grand Guignol
a play of a macabre or horrific nature
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theater of the absurd
plays stressing the irrational or illogical aspects of life, usually to show that modern life is pointless
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playlet
a short play
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miracle play
a medieval play representing episodes from the life of a saint or martyr
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morality play
an allegorical play popular in the 15th and 16th centuries; characters personified virtues and vices
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mystery play
a medieval play representing episodes from the life of Christ
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Passion play
a play representing the Passion of Christ
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satyr play
an ancient Greek burlesque with a chorus of satyrs
