Week 19 Flashcard - pre & quad

Front

What does the root 'pre' mean?

Back

before

Front

How does Queen Eurydice react to news of her son's death?

Back

She leaves quietly, but later commits suicide.

Front

What is the central idea of Creon's character in the passage?

Back

Creon wants to die.

Front

What is the denotation of the word 'quadruple'?

Back

multiply by four

Front

What inference about Teiresias is best supported by the passage?

Back

Teiresias has been the prophet of Thebes for a very long time and he has never been wrong in that time.

Front

Define 'denotation'.

Back

The literal or primary meaning of a word.

Front

What does 'inference' mean in literature?

Back

A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

Front

What is a 'central idea' in a text?

Back

The main point or message that the author wants to convey.

Front

What does 'characterization' refer to in literature?

Back

The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

Front

What is the significance of a 'tragic hero'?

Back

A character who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to their own destruction.