Literary Analysis Quiz

What effect does the playwright’s use of the motif in lines 393-394 have on the tone of the passage?

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

The imagery in lines 397-400 is most effective in shaping the audience’s perception of -

• the inescapable suffering Oedipus is destined to endure, which mirrors the play’s larger themes of fate and punishment.

• Teiresias’ deep resentment towards Oedipus, enhancing the tension between the characters.

• the impact of Oedipus’ downfall on the city of Thebes, marking a turning point in the narrative.

• the moral clarity with which Teiresias views Oedipus’ actions, contrasting with Oedipus’ ignorance.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The playwright’s use of sarcasm in lines 417-421 is most likely intended to - The use of sarcasm highlights…

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the use of irony in lines 432-440 contribute to the development of the plot?

• It mocks the prophecy by emphasizing the futility of Teiresias’s warnings, which Oedipus dismisses outright.

• It conveys Oedipus’s eventual triumph over the prophecy, illustrating his defiance of fate.

• It reveals Oedipus’s refusal to recognize the truth about himself, heightening the dramatic tension for the audience.

• It portrays Teiresias’s prophecy as intentionally vague, leaving the audience uncertain of its validity.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

How do lines 479-506 contribute to the structure of the play?

• They escalate the tension by revealing the extent of Oedipus' paranoia, setting the stage for further conflict with Creon.

• They serve as a resolution to the conflict between Oedipus and Teiresias, shifting the focus to Oedipus’ relationship with Creon.

• They highlight the role of the Chorus as mediators, emphasizing their impartial stance in the unfolding drama.

• They provide a moment of introspection for Oedipus, allowing him to consider the validity of Creon’s defense.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10