Antigone Quiz 1: Ismene's Speech (3)

Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in this text?

• To entertain with a comedic story

• To persuade the reader to rebel against authority

• To inform about historical events

• To explore themes of fate, duty, and gender roles

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

What can be inferred about the speaker's attitude towards authority?

• Rebellious and defiant

• Indifferent and unconcerned

• Submissive and accepting

• Enthusiastic and supportive

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.9

The phrase "For my part, I will ask pardon of those beneath" suggests:

• The speaker's superiority complex

• A belief in social equality

• An acknowledgment of divine power

• A strategy to avoid confrontation

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Which rhetorical device is used in the line "To exceed is madness, and not wisdom"?

• Antithesis

• Parallelism

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Based on the text, what can be inferred about the family's history?

• They lived a peaceful and prosperous life

• They experienced multiple tragic events

• They were beloved rulers of their kingdom

• They had no significant conflicts or issues

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The overall tone of the passage can be described as:

• Joyful and celebratory

• Angry and vengeful

• Resigned and fatalistic

• Optimistic and hopeful

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The speaker's message can be summarized as:

• Encourage rebellion against unjust rulers

• Highlight the importance of family bonds

• Advocate for women's rights in society

• Advise caution and obedience to authority

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

The passage suggests that the speaker and her sister are:

• Royalty

• Slaves

• The last of their family

• Happily married

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The rhetorical strategy employed in "Do but consider how most miserably / We too shall perish" is:

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

In the passage, what logical argument does the speaker use to justify obedience to authority?

• The inevitability of death

• The weakness of women compared to men

• The tragic fate of their family members

• The divine right of kings to rule

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.1