Oedipus the King: Constructed Response Practice

In an Introductory Paragraph, you should:

• Restate the prompt and then address the thesis statement.

• Answer the question.

• Introduce yourself.

• Write, "This essay is going to tell you ..."

Underline or highlight the thesis statement.

According to the essay, what are the 3 ways that Oedipus' excessive pride is shown?

Groups:

(a) Body Paragraph 1

,

(b) Body Paragraph 2

,

(c) Body Paragraph 3

• When O. refuses to acknowledge the truth.

• When O. accuses T. of treason

• When O. accuses Creon of working with T. to overthrown him.

Which of the two quotations does NOT support the topic of the paragraph? Cross it out.

Which is the proper way to cite the following quotation: "Exile? No! I want you dead. I want the world to see the punishment that treason brings" (​ (a)   )

• Sophocles  587
• (Sophocles)
• no citation is needed
• (587)

Explain why the conclusion of the essay is a good one.