Tragedy and Tragic Hero
Authored by ADRIANNA BARRERA
English
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
What is a tragic hero?
A tragic hero is a character in a literary work who makes a judgment error that leads to their own downfall.
A tragic hero is a character who is always the victim of circumstances beyond their control.
A tragic hero is a character who always makes the right decisions and achieves success.
A tragic hero is a character who is inherently evil and meets a tragic end.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
What is catharsis in a tragedy?
The process of analyzing and interpreting the symbolism in a tragedy.
The act of resolving conflicts and achieving a happy ending in a tragedy.
Emotional release or purging of the audience's emotions through experiencing the intense emotions and suffering of the characters in the play.
A form of comedy in which the audience laughs at the characters' misfortunes.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 8 pts
What is hamartia?
Tragic hero's strength or skill
Character flaw or error
A form of ancient Greek poetry
A type of Greek dance
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 8 pts
What is hubris?
Indifference
Excessive pride or arrogance
Humility
Lack of confidence
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 8 pts
What is a tragic flaw?
A tragic flaw is a type of comedy
A tragic flaw is a plot device used in romance novels
A tragic flaw is a character trait that leads to success
A tragic flaw is a character trait that leads to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine in a tragedy.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 8 pts
All tragedies...
were written by Aristotle.
end with the death of the protagonist.
involve romantic relationships.
focus on the suffering experienced by the characters.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 8 pts
The written form of a play is called the _________________.
book
script
program
article
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CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.3
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