10th Grade Unit 5 Test Review Savvas

What is the definition of a tragic hero in Greek drama?

• A character who is loved by everyone

• A character who never faces any obstacles

• A character who makes a judgment error that leads to their own destruction

• A character who always makes the right decisions

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Can you provide an example of a tragic hero from a famous Greek play?

• Achilles from 'The Iliad'

• Zeus from 'The Odyssey'

• Hercules from 'Hercules'

• Oedipus from 'Oedipus Rex'

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Explain the concept of archetype in literature. How does it relate to Greek drama?

• Archetype in literature refers to a typical character, action, or situation that represents universal patterns of human nature. Greek drama often used archetypes such as the hero, the villain, and the mentor to convey universal themes and emotions.

• Archetype is a type of literary genre that was not present in Greek drama.

• Archetype refers to a modern literary concept that has no relation to Greek drama.

• Archetype is a specific character unique to a particular culture. Greek drama did not use archetypes.

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What is hamartia and how does it contribute to the downfall of a tragic hero?

• Hamartia is a type of weapon used by the tragic hero

• Hamartia is a form of dance performed by the tragic hero

• Hamartia is a tragic flaw or error in judgment that leads to the downfall of a tragic hero.

• Hamartia is a type of food that the tragic hero eats

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Describe the role of the chorus in Greek drama. How does it impact the storytelling?

• The chorus has no impact on the storytelling

• The chorus only sings and dances, it doesn't contribute to the story

• The chorus is the main character in the story

• commenter on the action and spokesperson for ancient Greek values

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How does the use of metaphor comparisons contribute to the mood of a poem?

• By distracting the reader from the main theme of the poem

• By creating vivid imagery and evoking emotions in the reader

• By creating a boring and uninteresting atmosphere

• By confusing the reader and making the poem hard to understand

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What are some universal themes commonly found in poetry? Provide examples.

• Love, nature, death, and the passage of time

• Money, fashion, and social media

• Friendship, sports, and adventure

• War, technology, and politics

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Explain the concept of juxtaposition in poetry. How does it create meaning?

• Juxtaposition in poetry is the placement of two contrasting or opposing elements side by side, which creates a heightened sense of comparison and contrast. It creates meaning by emphasizing the differences between the two elements and can evoke strong emotions or create vivid imagery.

• Juxtaposition in poetry is the random placement of elements without any specific purpose or effect.

• Juxtaposition in poetry is the use of only one element to convey a single, straightforward meaning.

• Juxtaposition in poetry is the repetition of similar elements to create a sense of unity and harmony.

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What is a defining characteristic of a tragic hero in Greek drama?

• Extreme wealth

• Perfect moral character

• Excessive pride

• Lack of emotions

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In Greek drama, an archetype refers to a:

• Unique and unpredictable character

• Common and universal character type

• Character with supernatural powers

• Comedic character only

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