Semester Two Exam Practice Quiz

What is the consistent format of a Greek tragedy?

• Begins with an exodus and ends with a prologue

• Starts with a parados and ends with a dramatic irony

• Opens with a prologue and concludes with an exodus

• Starts with an antistrophe and concludes with a protagonist

Answer explanation

The consistent format of a Greek tragedy opens with a prologue and concludes with an exodus.

Which term describes the opening song that leads into the first scene of a Greek tragedy?

• Exodus

• Parados

• Prologue

• Antistrophe

Answer explanation

The term 'Parados' describes the opening song that leads into the first scene of a Greek tragedy, setting the tone for the performance.

What role does the chorus play in a Greek tragedy?

• Acts as the main antagonist

• Serves as narrator and judge

• Performs the dramatic irony

• Represents the protagonist

Answer explanation

The chorus in a Greek tragedy serves as a narrator and judge, providing commentary on the events unfolding and offering moral perspectives on the actions of the characters.

What is a tragic flaw in the context of Greek tragedies?

• A hero's journey to victory

• A humorous element introduced to lighten the mood

• Hubris leading to an error in judgment

• The resolution of the conflict

Answer explanation

Hubris leading to an error in judgment is a common tragic flaw in Greek tragedies.

What is the purpose of dramatic irony in Greek tragedies?

• To show the hero's physical strength

• To create a contradiction between character thoughts and audience knowledge

• To introduce new characters into the story

• To describe the setting in detail

Answer explanation

To create a contradiction between character thoughts and audience knowledge

What does the term "Personification" refer to in literature?

• Giving human characteristics to non-human subjects

• A comparison between two unlike things

• A brief summary of a story

• A contradiction within a group of words

Answer explanation

Personification in literature refers to giving human characteristics to non-human subjects.

Which of the following best defines an "Oxymoron"?

• A summary of the central idea of a text

• Language that evokes strong emotions

• A contradiction within a group of words

• A comparison between two similar things

Answer explanation

A contradiction within a group of words

What is meant by "Luminous"?

• Capable of reverting to a previous state

• Bright or shining, especially in the dark

• An intervening period of time

• Owned or controlled by the government

Answer explanation

Luminous, coming from the root word "lum," meaning light, means bright or shining.

What does "Infer" mean in the context of analyzing information?

• To add sensory details to writing

• To modify a verb with adverbs

• To reach a conclusion through evidence and reasoning

• To contrast two ideas side by side

Answer explanation

To reach a conclusion through evidence and reasoning

The opening scene of a Greek drama is the

• prologue

• ode

• exodus

• paean

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'prologue' because the opening scene of a Greek drama is typically called the prologue.