Greek Literature Quiz

__________ are traditional stories about gods and heroes.

• epics

• myths

• oracles

• dramas

A short tale that teaches a lesson is called a ________________.

In the drama called a ________________, a person struggles to overcome difficulties but fails.

• myth

• Socratic Method

• comedy

• tragedy

A sacred shrine, or an ________________, is where a priest or priestess spoke on behalf of a god or goddess.

• dramas

• philosopher

• oracle

• agora

A ________________ is a story told by actors who pretend to be characters in a story.

• epic

• comedy

• tragedy

• drama

________________ are long poem about heroic deeds.

________________ are Greek dramas that end happily.

__________ comes from the Greek word for "love of wisdom" and means to study the nature and meaning of life.

A way of teaching that used a question-and-answer format to force students to their reasons to see things for themselves is called ____________. Miss Clements and Ms. Hellstrom use this method still. It usually drives you crazy because we just keep asking questions instead of telling you the answer. If you read all of this, please put a star next to your name.

__________ are thinkers who seek wisdom and ponder questions about life.