WorksheetsTest 2 Aspects of TRAGEDY
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which characteristics are essential for a TRAGIC HERO according to Aristotle? Select all that apply.
a protagonist who is noble and virtuous
a protagonist who makes a critical mistake
a protagonist whose misfortune is undeserved
a protagonist whose story evokes pity and fear
a protagonist who achieves greatness through adversity
HAMARTIA is another key feature of an Aristotelian tragic hero. Hamartia is a term that describes....
the tragic character flaw that brings about his downfall.
the pride and arrogance of the noble hero that brings about his downfall
Which of these can be argued as being Othello's HAMARTIA? You can click more than one.
his jealousy
his trusting nature
his gullibility
his pride
The moment of Othello puts his trust in Iago in A3S3 is...
catharsis
peripeteia
nemesis
anagnorisis
Which of these spellings is correct?
tradgedy
peripeteia
anagorisis
anagnorisis
In Shakespeare's plays, the moment of sudden revelation or insight, often leading to the protagonist's downfall, is known as....
anagnorisis
peripeteia
climax
denouement
(a) means pride, arrogance or being conceited.
The aim of tragedy is bring about (a) in the audience.
What are the essential elements of a tragedy?
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.
