WorksheetsElements of Tragedy Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
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.
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.
What is hamartia?
Tragic hero's strength or skill
Character flaw or error
A form of ancient Greek poetry
A type of Greek dance
What is hubris?
Indifference
Excessive pride or arrogance
Humility
Lack of confidence
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.
Name a tragic flaw of the character Macbeth in Shakespeare's play.
Lack of self-control
Greed
Ambition
Jealousy
All tragedies...
were written by Aristotle.
end with the death of the protagonist.
involve romantic relationships.
focus on the suffering experienced by the characters.
The written form of a play is called the _________________.
book
script
program
article
The _____________________ is the main character in a drama.
protagonist
extra
antagonist
hero
Soliloquy frequently appeared in Shakespearean plays
True
False
A soliloquy is different from a monologue because
A soliloquy is giving a speech to the audience whereas a monologue is giving a speech to another character
A soliloquy is giving a speech to another character whereas a monologue is giving a speech to the audience
A literary effect in which the audience knows what the characters do not know
Monologue
Dramatic Irony
Anti climax
A humorous play that has a light tone and a happy ending
comedy
history
tragedy
melody
Description or directions in the script that tell how the play is performed
narrator
aside
stage directions
prologue
A brief monologue for the audience that is unheard by other characters on stage
scene
dramatic irony
aside
soliloquy
A tragedy can have both internal and external conflict.
True
False
