Elements of Greek Tragedy

Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony?

• In a horror movie, the audience knows the killer is in the house, but the character does not.

• A character believes they are safe, but the audience knows they are in danger.

• A character receives a letter that they think is from a friend, but it is actually from an enemy.

• A character is unaware of a surprise party being planned for them.

Which of the following choice is an example of personification?

• 'The wind whispered through the trees.' is an example of personification.

• 'The sun smiled down on us.' is an example of hyperbole.

• 'The clock ticked loudly in the silence.' is an example of onomatopoeia.

• 'The river danced over the rocks.' is an example of metaphor.

What is the meaning of the root word dict?

• To write

• To hear

• To say or to speak

• To read

What is the meaning of the root word lum?

• Darkness

• Light

• Sound

• Heat

What is the leader of a Greek Chorus called?

• Choragos

• Coryphaeus

• Chorus Master

• Chorister

What are examples of an interlude?

• A short performance or musical piece between acts of a play.

• A lengthy monologue delivered by a character.

• A scene that takes place in a different location than the main setting.

• A type of dramatic irony used in storytelling.

What is the role of chorus in a Greek drama?

• The chorus provides insight, commentary, and helps to convey the themes of the play.

• The chorus only sings songs and does not contribute to the plot.

• The chorus acts as the main character in the drama.

• The chorus serves as a distraction from the main action.

What is personification?

• A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities.

• A type of poetry that focuses on nature.

• A narrative technique that involves unreliable narrators.

• A method of character development in novels.

What is the purpose and characteristics of exposition?

• Exposition introduces background information, setting, and characters.

• Exposition is used to create suspense and tension in a story.

• Exposition focuses on the resolution of the plot and character arcs.

• Exposition is primarily concerned with dialogue and character interactions.

What is the purpose and characteristics of the rising action?

• It introduces the main characters and setting.

• It builds tension and develops the conflict leading to the climax.

• It resolves the main conflict of the story.

• It provides background information about the protagonist.