ASSESSMENT for Pre Reading-Information for Antigone

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BEST definition for Greek tragedy is:

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a play dealing with tragic events and the downfall of the main character which are caused by a personal failing and include circumstances beyond his control

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A Greek tragedy has TWO functions. They are?

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to arouse pity and fear through catharsis

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Catharsis is BEST defined as? Options: The reader has a sense of emotional release, recognition, and understanding as a result of watching a tragic play., The reader feels better for having shared the characters' experiences, The reader has a cleansing of these troubled emotions by the end of the play., All of the above are correct.

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All of the above are correct.

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TRUE or FALSE - In classical literature, the tragic hero is ALWAYS a person of greatness/nobility.

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TRUE

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A tragic hero possesses a major flaw in her/his character that leads to her/his downfall. What is this called in most Greek tragedies?

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hubris

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Most often the major flaw is caused by this sin: gluttony, pride, sloth?

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pride

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The mistake made by the tragic hero that leads to his/her downfall is called this in classic Greek tragedy?

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Hamartia

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ANAGNORSIS is best defined as ?

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Recognition of tragic hero's mistake comes too late.

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Once the tragic hero makes the mistake, the action of the play takes a course not intended by the tragic hero. This is referred to as?

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peripeteia

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The cycle of the tragic hero ends with _______?

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isolation