Oedipus

In 300 words or less, identify one instance of irony and explain why it is ironic.

"A marriage counselor files for divorce." That is an example of situational irony since a marriage counselors job is to help married couples stay together and work their problems out.

INTRODUCTION TO GREEK THEATER

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The passage above occurs after Jocasta realizes Oedipus is her son and husband. What can we infer about what Oedipus thinks?

He thinks Jocasta is ashamed of him because he may not be of noble birth.

Why does Romeo commit suicide at the Capulet tomb?

He thinks Juliet is already dead and wants to be with her.

How does this passage relate to the overall plot of the story? Select all that apply.

It sets up the Theban people as being in trouble. It sets up Oedipus's commitment to his people and his desire to help them. It sets up Oedipus's arrogance.

According to Aristotle, poetry is a form of _____.

mimesis

A tragic hero must be:

noble

Which of the following statements by Oedipus is ironic?

"I see myself as a child of fortune."

The Greek Chorus _____. Select all that apply.

- often took the role of an anonymous crowd - often represented the opinions of the general populace - functioned as a commentator on the action

The Dionysia _____. Select all that apply.

-often drew 15,000-20,000 people -was a religious festival -honored the Greek God Dionysus -included a competition for best chorus and/or drama

OEDIPUS THE KING: ELEMENTS OF GREEK DRAMA

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OEDIPUS THE KING: IMAGERY AND THEME

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POETICS: ELEMENTS OF TRAGEDY

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In 300 words or less, identify key aspects of the Greek chorus and describe its role in Greek drama.

A Greek chorus was a troupe of actors whose main function in Greek drama was to provide commentary (either through speaking or song) on the dramatic actions performed within a play. This was almost always done in unison.

How is the Prologue related to a Greek drama?

A Prologue begins the Greek drama.

In 150 words or less, define tragedy in your own words.

A play having an unhappy ending or especially one about the ending of the main character(s). Ex: "Romeo and Juliet" one of Shake Spears most famous tragedies.

Can you formulate a theory for Act III?

Act III of the play contains the climax or crisis.

Can you formulate a theory for Act II?

Act IV of the play contains the resolution.

How would you describe the imagery of this section?

All the references to disease create a sense of death and dying.

Why does Friar Laurence flee and leave Juliet in the Capulet tomb?

He fears he's going to get in trouble, and Juliet refuses to go with him.

Which of the following statements best describes the religious attitudes of Sophocles's time?

While new philosophies were challenging old religious ideas, many people still believed that the gods of Olympus had a direct influence on the lives of mortal beings.

Which line supports the inference that Oedipus is a proud man?

I, Oedipus, whose fame all men acknowledge

Can you elaborate on what took place in Act III?

In Act III, Juliet grieves for Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment, but is relatively controlled and reasonable in her reactions.

In the final speech of the play, the chorus says, "Now what a surging tide of terrible disaster sweeps around him." Why does the author use the word surging?

It conveys a sense of power and uncontrollability.

Which of the following problems are Romeo and Juliet facing by the end of Act I? Select all that apply.

Juliet is supposed to be considering Paris as a potential husband. The Capulet-Montague feud has flared up again during a public fight. Tybalt has vowed revenge against Romeo for attending the Capulet feast.

All of the following characters can be argued as dynamic characters except _____.

Lady Capulet

Which sentence best paraphrases the first sentence of the excerpt?

You aren't telling me anything I don't already know.

Which of the following statements regarding gender expectations during Renaissance-era Italy are accurate? Select all that apply.

Young men were free to go wherever they wanted. Young men were encouraged to be passionate and violent.

Greek dramas typically begin with _____.

a Prologue

theme

a central idea or underlying truth that unifies and controls a literary work

A Stasimon is _____.

a choral ode

Whom is Oedipus addressing?

a crowd of Theban citizens

soliloquy

extended speech by one character alone onstage

monologue

extended speech by one character speaking in the presence of others

A secondary character who functions as a contrast to a major character is a(n)

foil

The inclusion of clues or hints about coming action is a technique known as

foreshadowing

This motif also hints at the bad things to come. This is called _____.

foreshadowing

iambic pentameter

form of poetry with ten syllables per line in an unstressed/stressed pattern

From what action does Oedipus's fame come?

from solving the riddle of the Sphinx

In a Greek tragedy, the suffering of the protagonist is typically the result of some tragic mistake or fatal flaw, which is also called _____.

hamartia

anaphora

repetition of a word or phrase at the start of a series of clauses

Based on its context, what is the best meaning for the word lament?

sadness

The line "dark blood spattered like hail" is an example of a _____.

simile

Based on its context, what is a suppliant?

someone who seeks help

Which of the following was NOT a viewing option at an Elizabethan public theatre?

standing in the balcony

What can we infer about Oedipus from the last three lines of the passage?

that Oedipus is a good king and committed to helping his people

Aristotle says that a plot should have a clear beginning, middle, and end and should feel unified. This is another way of saying _____.

that a plot should follow logically from start to finish and feel like everything that happens is necessary.

In the Prologue, Creon returns from _____.

the Oracle at Delphi

The moment in Oedipus the King where Oedipus realizes he killed his father and married his mother is called _____.

the anagnorisis

A peripeteia occurs when _____.

the audience expects one thing but something else happens

In a Greek theater, the theatron was where _____.

the audience sat

close-reading

the careful analysis of a text

Which of the following are key themes in the play? Select all that apply.

the difficulty of making moral judgments passion as a motivation for hate and love loyalty to true feelings versus loyalty to family expectations

dramatic action

the events of a drama

Which of the following plot points are discussed in the Prologue? Select all that apply.

the feud between the Capulets and Montagues the event that will end the Capulet-Montague feud the love between Romeo and Juliet

In the Chorus, the Theban elders seem to beg for help from _____.

the gods in general

The Greek god Dionysus is generally associated with _____.

the harvest and wine

What structural elements of Romeo and Juliet show Seneca's influence on Elizabethan drama? Select all that apply.

the presence of a Chorus the division into five acts the inclusion of stichomythia

The Greek word mythos refers to _____.

the structure of events and actions within a story

personification

the use of human characteristics to describe ideas or inanimate objects

The Greek word theatron forms the root for our word _____.

theater

Which of the following are functions of juxtaposition? Select all that apply.

to heighten suspense to develop characters to create contrasting moods

Which of these is NOT a function of Juliet's soliloquy in Act IV, Scene 3?

to highlight her contempt for her parents

Why does Shakespeare include servants in scenes throughout the play? Select all that apply.

to provide an alternate perspective on the play's events to create moments of comic relief

According the Aristotle, Sophocles's play, Oedipus the King, is the supreme example of _____.

tragedy

What is light a symbol for?

understanding

Sarcasm is an example of _____.

verbal irony

Which option best paraphrases "exploring many pathways"?

weighing my options

The use of "Delian healer" to refer to Apollo is called a(n) _____.

epithet

In 300 words or less, identify a motif and explain how it relates to the play's major themes.

Almost every character who dies in the three Theban plays does so at his or her own hand (or own will, as is the case in Oedipus at Colonus). Jocasta hangs herself in Oedipus the King and Antigone hangs herself in Antigone. Eurydice and Haemon stab themselves at the end of Antigone. Oedipus inflicts horrible violence on himself at the end of his first play, and willingly goes to his own mysterious death at the end of his second. Polynices and Eteocles die in battle with one another, and it could be argued that Polynices' death at least is self-inflicted in that he has heard his father's curse and knows that his cause is doomed. Incest motivates or indirectly brings about all of the deaths in these plays.

In 300 words or less, describe the historical and dramatic role of the Chorus in ancient Greek drama in your own words.

Although the historical origins of Greek drama are unclear it may be said it had ... The origins of the chorus in particular may have stemmed out of ancient rites and rituals ... referencing to the dramatic and choral qualities of Greek drama respectively. ... in modern drama underlining important events and downplaying the less ...

How was Plato related to Aristotle?

Aristotle was a student of Plato's.

What conclusion can NOT be drawn from the text?

Comedy is is an imitation of an action that is serious.

How does violence and death relate to the play?

Death and violence is more prominent in the Shakespeare play than in the source material.

How is preparation related to the production of a Greek play?

Despite the tremendous amount of preparation involved, most plays were only ever performed once.

The Dionysia was a religious festival honoring which Greek god?

Dionysus

Which Greek god is associated with the harvest and wine?

Dionysus

In 100 words or less, define dramatic irony.

Dramatic irony usually happens when the audience know something that the character doesn't, this often creates somewhat of a suspense.

The main action of a Greek drama goes back-and-forth between _____.

Episodes and Stasima

A processional song that occurs at the end of the drama and reflects on the major themes, while often clarifying the play's "lesson" or moral, is called the _____.

Exodus

In a Greek drama, the Chorus's final ode is called the _____.

Exodus

Which clause would BEST be inserted at the beginning of sentence 5 to provide a clearer transition between ideas in this paragraph?

For the same reasons other mentors assisted me,

Secondary characters impact Juliet through their views on love and their resulting expectations for Juliet. What does love and marriage seem to mean to Lord Capulet? How do his views impact Juliet? In the space below, write a 150-word response analyzing Lord Capulet's significance in shaping Juliet's future as a wife. Use at least three references to the text in support of your analysis.

Lord Capulet (a.k.a. Capulet) is Juliet's daddy. At first, he seems like a pretty good dad. When Paris comes sniffing around for thirteen-year-old Juliet's hand in marriage, Capulet puts him off, citing Juliet's young age and even suggesting that he'd like his daughter to marry for "love" (1.2). But Lord Capulet doesn't play the good father for long. Paris eventually wears him down, but Lord Capulet isn't too happy when Juliet refuses to marry him.

How are men and women related to the early Greek dramas?

Men were very important to the early part of Greek dramas and often participated in the chorus and the acting; however, women were excluded from early Greek dramas and did not participate in the chorus and acting.

Which events does Shakespeare have take place offstage? Select all that apply.

Mercutio's death Romeo and Juliet's wedding ceremony

What happens after Teiresias tells Oedipus, "The accursed polluter of this land is you."

Oedipus accuses Teiresias and Creon of treason.

In 300 words or less, describe Oedipus as a character. What are his major attributes, including his strengths and weaknesses? Cite specific examples from the text wherever possible.

Oedipus is a hard worker, especially what has to do with his city. He saves the city from the threat of the Sphinx and investigates the King's murder and also he leaves the city because he has committed a crime. He is very rash in his decisions and he quickly jumps into conclusions. He married someone who is the same age of his mother! Because if his way of living he pokes his own eyes. Oedipus is hugely confident and he said something to proof that : "Here I am myself— you all know me, the world knows my fame: I am Oedipus"

In 300 words or less, explain how Oedipus's motivation in the Prologue relates to the plot.

Oedipus is motivated by too much pride or hubris. He sees himself as a glorified man because the people in the town considers him a hero and a successor to the throne. His hubris contributes to the plot in a such a way that a conflict arises between him and Teiresias when he is confronted of accusations of killing Laius.

Verify the reasonableness of describing Odeipus.

Oedipus is proud.

In 300 words or less, summarize the Prologue.

Oedipus steps out of the royal palace of Thebes and is greeted by a procession of priests, who are in turn surrounded by the impoverished and sorrowful citizens of Thebes. The citizens carry branches wrapped in wool, which they offer to the gods as gifts. Thebes has been struck by a plague, the citizens are dying, and no one knows how to put an end to it. Oedipus asks a priest why the citizens have gathered around the palace. The priest responds that the city is dying and asks the king to save Thebes. Oedipus replies that he sees and understands the terrible fate of Thebes, and that no one is more sorrowful than he. He has sent Creon, his brother-in-law and fellow ruler, to the Delphic oracle to find out how to stop the plague. Just then, Creon arrives, and Oedipus asks what the oracle has said. Creon asks Oedipus if he wants to hear the news in private, but Oedipus insists that all the citizens hear. Creon then tells what he has learned from the god Apollo, who spoke through the oracle: the murderer of Laius, who ruled Thebes before Oedipus, is in Thebes. He must be driven out in order for the plague to end.Creon goes on to tell the story of Laius's murder. On their way to consult an oracle, Laius and all but one of his fellow travelers were killed by thieves. Oedipus asks why the Thebans made no attempt to find the murderers, and Creon reminds him that Thebes was then more concerned with the curse of the Sphinx. Hearing this, Oedipus resolves to solve the mystery of Laius's murder.The Chorus enters, calling on the gods Apollo, Athena, and Artemis to save Thebes. Apparently, it has not heard Creon's news about Laius's murderer. It bemoans the state of Thebes, and finally invokes Dionysus, whose mother was a Theban. Oedipus returns and tells the Chorus that he will end the plague himself. He asks if anyone knows who killed Laius, promising that the informant will be rewarded and the murderer will receive no harsher punishment than exile. No one responds, and Oedipus furiously curses Laius's murderer and anyone who is protecting him. Oedipus curses himself, proclaiming that should he discover the murderer to be a member of his own family, that person should be struck by the same exile and harsh treatment that he has just wished on the murderer. Oedipus castigated the citizens of Thebes for letting the murderer go unknown so long. The Leader of the Chorus suggests that Oedipus call for Tiresias, a great prophet, and Oedipus responds that he has already done so.

What inference can we make from Oedipus's following line: "This polluting stain I will remove, not for some distant friend, but for myself."

Oedipus's motivation for finding Lauis's murderer is self-serving.

How is Oedipus related to the climax in Oedipus the King?

Oedipus's realization that he is his father's murderer and his mother's husband represents the climax of Oedipus the King.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the works of Sophocles?

Only seven of one hundred and twenty plays survive today, and they are considered literary classics.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which private theatres differed from public theatres?

Private theatres included a tiring house onstage.

A Greek Drama typically begins with what is called a(n) _____.

Prologue

How can Romeo be characterized based on his words and actions in Act III, Scene 1? How does this scene illustrate the impulsive nature that is his downfall? In the space below, write a minimum 150-word response in which you provide two adjectives that describe Romeo and give an explanation for why each one fits him. Then analyze how his impulsive behavior causes him trouble in this scene. Use specific details from the text to support your analysis.

Really different types of moods describe romeo but the word that really describes Romeo is a rash and emotional young man. He feels deeply and acts quickly, often without thinking through his actions. Case(s) in point - he charges into Juliet's garden, even though he could be killed; he rushed to marry her; he rushed to attack Tybalt after Mercutio's death; he rushed to kill himself. His attitude towards love is over-enthusiastic. Romeo believes that love is what makes life worthwhile.

Which of the following can be categorized as subplots within the play? Select all that apply.

Romeo's love for Rosaline the Capulet-Montague feud Juliet's arranged marriage to Paris

How is Mercutio related to the play?

Shakespeare created a larger role for Mercutio in the play than exists in the source material.

Can you elaborate on the verse form used in Romeo and Juliet?

Shakespeare wrote his work primarily in blank verse.

How does Act II, Scene 3, when Romeo goes to Friar Laurence's cell at dawn, contrast with the action of the night before, when Romeo and Juliet declare their love? What do dawn and daytime signify to Romeo and Juliet's relationship, and how does this scene tie into the light/darkness visual motif of the play? In the space below, write a minimum 150-word response analyzing the scene's importance in these respects. Use specific details from the text to support your analysis.

Taking into account their love story, the dark and light motive could be seen as a representation of what they are living, a prohibited love. At night, Romeo is able to see Juliet, when nobody is around when their family and friends cannot find them. At night, they are "protected", no witnesses just the two of them. On the country, the light seems to give the couple some kind of hope. It is the Friar who apparently has the solution not only for them to share their love but also for the families to stop their fight. During the day, it seems that there is a chance for their love to succeed.

In 300 words or less, identify and define the various elements of a Greek drama.

The Greek chorus was made of three to 50 men, who would introduce the play and sing at different intervals to pass comment on it. While commenting on the play's actors, the chorus would give judgments that represented society's views. If the play was religious, they would offer praise to the gods. Much like modern movies, they would also produce music designed to increase emotions. As Greek plays featured few actors and took place in large theaters, the chorus would use singing, acting, narrating and dancing to make events clear. This often meant performing in an exaggerated manner and in unison so that the audience knew what was happening. The chorus began to decline in size as it became less important. While earlier playwrights used as many as 50 men, later ones like Sophocles reduced this to 15. As writers began placing more emphasis on the actors' actions, narratives and characterization, the chorus' role was gradually phased out. However, some believe it evolved into a different role, such as the use of theatrical narrators in modern plays.

Oedipus the King was written during a time of shifting religious beliefs. Identify the key components of this shift and suggest how they might arise in the themes of the play.

The Oedipus the King shows a problem when Oedipus Rex refused to accept the truth: He is the cause of plague and he murder the previous king. One of the major themes in this play is the inevitability of fate. The key components of this shift and suggest how they might arise in the themes of the play is that the revelation of the events and truth that Oedipus himself won't then and there believed.

In 300 words or less, explain how the time period in which Oedipus the King was written affects the themes. What beliefs were changing or shifting?

The main themes of the play are: fate and free will with the inevitability of oracular predictions is a theme that often occurs in Greek tragedies the conflict between the individual and the state similar to that in Sophocles' "Antigone" and people's willingness to ignore painful truths both Oedipus and Jocasta clutch at unlikely details in order to avoiding facing up to the inceasingly apparent truth and sight and blindness the irony that the blind seer Tiresius can actually "see" more clearly than the supposedly clear-eyed Oedipus, who is in reality blind to the truth about his origins and his inadvertent crimes.

How is catharsis related to Romeo and Juliet?

The moment of catharsis in the play occurs when Romeo and Juliet kill themselves.

Which sentence best describes the dramatic situation that opens Oedipus the King?

The people of Thebes have come to seek help from Oedipus their king, who agrees to help.

What fact would you select to support the time period of the play?

The play took place over four days.

In no more than 100 words, explain why composition is important to a painting.

The point of a composition is to pull the eye of the viewer across the painting, taking in individual elements to finally focus on the main feature or focus of thepainting - this could be anything from subject matter to emotional effects.Compositions are created by the artist.

How is Arthur Brook related to William Shakespeare?

The primary source Shakespeare relied upon is a 3,020-line narrative poem from 1562 titled, "The Tragicall Historye of Romeus and Juliet," by English poet Arthur Brooke.

In 300 words or less, identify the three types of dramatic irony and give at least one example of each.

The three types of Irony are verbal Irony, situational Irony, and dramatic irony. In verbal irony a character uses words to mean something different from what they actually said. For example in Hamlet he uses verbal Irony when talking to Polonius when he told hin to not let his daughter walk under the sun. Situational Irony involves a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. An example would be if a guy bought a gun to protect himself but the same gun is by someone else to injure him. Dramatic Irony is when the audience is aware of something that the characters in the story are not. The most famous example is Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet where Romeo thinks she is dead. However we know that Juliet is not dead but Romeo does not know that. In conclusion those are the three types of Irony and their Examples.

Which answer choice is NOT a fact in Act III?

The turning point in Romeo and Juliet occurs when Romeo and Juliet secretly get married.

In Oedipus the King, who makes up the Chorus?

Theban elders

How does this monologue foreshadow future developments in the play? What element of conflict is established? In the space below, write a 150-word response analyzing this excerpt's importance and the function it serves to develop the plot. Include at least three specific references to the text in your analysis.

There are no monologues in Act 1 Scene 1. Based on Romeo's two longer lines in his dialogue with Benvolio ("Alas, that love, whose view is muffled still, / Should, without eyes, see pathways to his will!" and so on), Romeo foreshadows the future events by implying that fights and disasters can happen because of love. "O heavy lightness, serious vanity, / Misshapen chaos of well-seeming forms! / Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health, / Still-waking sleep, that is not what it is!" There is a conflict between a presupposed order that love should bring, and the chaos that it really brings.

In 300 words or less, identify Oedipus's major character traits and explain how they directly influence the plot.

There are some relevant characteristics as regards Oedipus that can be important for the plot. He might be considered determined which helped him to discover the truth about his life. He had also a temper. This can be associated with the killing of his father. Oedipus might be seen as proud that is why he tried to escape his fate.

Which of the following lines foreshadow Oedipus's eventual blindness?

Those eyes of yours, which now can see so clearly, will be dark

In 300 words or less, explain how ancient Greek Drama is different from our contemporary experience at the movies or at the theater.

Today's experience at the movies is completely different from the Greek Theater. For instance, Greek Theaters had 20,000 people seating at one show, while today's modern theatre has a maximum of 100 seats. Another major difference is, Greek Theatre's were outdoors with circular seating, and people live acting, while modern movie theatre's are prerecorded and have rows indoors.

In 300 words or less, explain the difference between comedy and tragedy according to Aristotle.

Tragedies in general take the philosophical view that life is a misfortune because it is filled with pain and suffering and always inevitably ends in death. ... While both comedy and tragedy point to human foibles, the manner in which these foibles are treated as well as the outcome greatly differ.

In 300 words or less, identify the key differences between Aristotle's definitions of tragedy and comedy.

Tragedy is something sad that comes and it takes away from your life, almost like you're grieving but comedy usually is the source of laughs and endless people enjoying the play.

How does Romeo embody the ideal of love? What values does he seem to hold? How do those values put him in contrast with Tybalt and Mercutio? In the space below, write a 150-word response analyzing Romeo's character based on his actions and speech in Act I. Use at least three details from the text to support your analysis.

Well I think Romeo's mentality is "I'll do anything to be with you" kind of love (like you know killing himself for Juliet) love for Juliet is so great, that he is prepared to die for her. The audience mourns the fact that the relationship had a disastrous end, as we realize it was the couple's nly true loving union.

Which of the following lines supports the inference that Creon doesn't trust Oedipus?

What are you so keen to get from me?

In at least 150 words words, define foreshadowing and provide an example of it from Oedipus the King.

When you want to let people know about an event that is yet to occur, you can useforeshadowing. Foreshadowing is used as a literary device to tease readers about plot turns that will occur later in the story. A fortune teller might use foreshadowing, warning that a short life line is a sign of some impending disaster. Three examples of foreshadowing are: 1. Only by finding the murderer of previous King will lift the plague 2. The son of the queen will kill the king 3. The song of the queen will be married to the queen

The masks used by actors _____.

depicted exaggerated, emotional facial expressions

In addition to being an accomplished playwright, Sophocles was also _____. Select all that apply.

a military general a priest a treasurer for athens

The phrase "born from Cadmus" is an example of _____.

a patronymic

The Oracle at Delphi was _____.

a powerful religious institution that made prophecies in exchange for offerings

oracle

a prophecy, a person who gives prophecy, or a place where the prophecy is given

Peripeteia is best defined as _____.

a reversal of fortune

thesis

a sentence that sets out an essay's objective

myth

a traditional story about legendary heroes and supernatural beings

Positive characteristics of a group discussion include _____. Select all that apply.

active listening active participation constructive disagreement

Which of these were included in the stage setup in both public and private Elizabethan theatres?

all of the above were included

A reference to a person, place, or thing outside of the text

allusion

A thespian is another name for _____.

an actor

Dionysia

an annual religious festival honoring the Greek god of the harvest

simile

an indirect comparison between two things using "like" or "as"

Which Greek word best describes Oedipus's realization?

anagnorisis

Which of these correctly lists aspects found in a tiring house?

balcony area, dressing room, prop room

Why is it ironic that Teiresias is characterized as a "great seer"?

because he is blind

Why is it ironic that Oedipus refers to the citizens as his children?

because the Chorus is made up of respected elders and men who are older than he is

The purgation of pity and fear is also called _____.

catharsis

Originally, the focal point of the Dionysia was the _____.

choral competition

The final physical or emotional confrontation that concludes the rising action is called the _____.

climax

oxymoron

combination of two words that seem to be contradictory

Mark the answer that does NOT apply. According to Aristotle, tragedy _____.

deals with a character of ordinary birth

After he has blinded himself, Oedipus's greatest concern is for _____.

his children

Which character trait motivates Oedipus's "need to know"?

his intelligence

The excessive pride that Oedipus has is also called _____.

hubris

Dramatic irony includes _____. Select all that apply.

ironic deeds ironic happenings unconsciously ironic speeches

Jocasta _____. Select all that apply.

is Oedipus's mother is Oedipus's wife is Creon's sister was Laius's wife

When Oedipus the King begins, Oedipus is _____.

king of Thebes

Who is Cadmus?

legendary founder of Thebes

aside

lines spoken by one character that aren't heard by other characters

paradox

longer phrase or paragraph describing a seeming contradiction

What is the best meaning for the word base in this context?

low, corrupt, and/or dishonorable

Choruses were comprised of _____.

men only

What does Romeo and Juliet have in common with Senecan drama in terms of content? Select all that apply.

moralizing emphasis on fate prophetic dreams

The repetition of images of death, disease and pestilence at the beginning of Oedipus the King is called a _____.

motif

A traditional story about legendary heroes and supernatural beasts is also called a(n) _____.

myth

According to Aristotle, the most important aspect of a drama is its _____.

mythos

In a Greek theater, the round flat space where the action took place was called the _____.

orchestra

During Aristotle's time, the characters of tragedy were typically of noble background, while comedy's characters could best be described as _____.

ordinary

In terms of a painting, composition refers to_____.

organization of the painting's various images on the canvas

The rate or speed at which the play's action moves is known as

pacing

Which description accurately characterizes Romeo, based on his behavior in Act II, Scene 2 (the "balcony scene")?

passionate, impulsive, reckless

The Greek word for suffering is _____.

pathos

The line "this disaster swallows up a man and wife together" is an example of _____.

personification

Which of the following is NOT one of the six points of plot?

personification

sonnet

poetic form with 14 lines in a defined structure and strict rhyme scheme

According to Aristotle, tragedy and comedy are forms of _____.

poetry

In a Greek Drama, the purpose of the Prologue was to _____.

provide necessary backstory

Which of these things did Shakespeare NOT do during his career?

publish play scripts

Wordplay that is meant to be witty or humorous is a(n)

pun