Tragic Hero Formative Assessment- DE

What is hamartia in a tragic hero’s journey?

• A sudden realization

• The hero's reversal of fortune

• The tragic flaw that leads to downfall

• A villain’s plan to destroy the hero

According to Aristotle, hubris refers to:

• A) A character’s deep emotional regret

• B) The hero’s excessive pride or arrogance

• C) The climax of the tragic play

• D) A moment of dramatic irony

What does peripeteia mean in the context of tragedy?

• A) A moment of emotional release for the audience

• B) A character’s intense self-reflection

• C) A sudden reversal of fortune for the hero

• D) A punishment for breaking moral laws

Anagnorisis occurs when the tragic hero:

• Is punished by fate

• Experiences a revelation or important discovery

• Dies in battle

• Challenges the antagonist

What is the purpose of catharsis in a tragedy?

• It signals the rising action

• It entertains the audience

• It resolves the plot’s conflict

• It evokes pity and fear in the audience

According to Aristotle, a tragic hero must be:

• Purely evil and powerful

• Virtuous but flawed

• Always victorious

• Completely innocent and passive

Which of the following characters best fits Aristotle’s original definition of a tragic hero?

• Willy Loman from Death of a Salesman

• Deadpool from Deadpool

• Oedipus from Oedipus Rex

• Javert from Les Misérables

Why is Jay Gatsby considered a modern tragic hero?

• He is a villain who becomes a hero

• He achieves everything he wants

• His downfall results from blind pursuit of a dream

• He dies protecting his country

Which of the following traits is LEAST likely to be found in a traditional tragic hero?

• Noble status

• Excessive pride

• Supernatural powers

• A tragic flaw

What distinguishes a Byronic hero from a traditional tragic hero?

• The Byronic hero always has a happy ending

• The Byronic hero follows strict moral codes

• The Byronic hero is charming but emotionally dark and rebellious

• The Byronic hero is never the main character