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Test 2 Aspects of TRAGEDY

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

Which characteristics are essential for a TRAGIC HERO according to Aristotle? Select all that apply.

a)

a protagonist who is noble and virtuous

b)

a protagonist who makes a critical mistake

c)

a protagonist whose misfortune is undeserved

d)

a protagonist whose story evokes pity and fear

e)

a protagonist who achieves greatness through adversity

2.

HAMARTIA is another key feature of an Aristotelian tragic hero. Hamartia is a term that describes....

a)

the tragic character flaw that brings about his downfall.

b)

the pride and arrogance of the noble hero that brings about his downfall

3.

Which of these can be argued as being Othello's HAMARTIA? You can click more than one.

a)

his jealousy

b)

his trusting nature

c)

his gullibility

d)

his pride

4.

The moment of Othello puts his trust in Iago in A3S3 is...

a)

catharsis

b)

peripeteia

c)

nemesis

d)

anagnorisis

5.

Which of these spellings is correct?

a)

tradgedy

b)

peripeteia

c)

anagorisis

d)

anagnorisis

6.

In Shakespeare's plays, the moment of sudden revelation or insight, often leading to the protagonist's downfall, is known as....

a)

anagnorisis

b)

peripeteia

c)

climax

d)

denouement

7.

(a)   means pride, arrogance or being conceited.

8.

The aim of tragedy is bring about (a)   in the audience.

9.

What are the essential elements of a tragedy?

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10.

Essential elements of a tragedy include a tragic hero, a fatal flaw(hamartia), conflict, and a cathartic resolution. These components evoke p (a)   and fear, leading to a profound emotional experience for the audience.