Understanding Shakespearean Tragedy Terms

Which of the following traits is commonly associated with a Shakespearean tragic hero?

• Cowardice

• Hubris

• Indifference

• Generosity

Dramatic irony occurs when:

• The audience knows something the characters do not

• Characters speak directly to the audience

• A character delivers a soliloquy

• The setting changes unexpectedly

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In Shakespearean tragedies, fate often plays a crucial role. Which of the following best describes the theme of fate?

• Characters have complete control over their destinies

• Events are predetermined and inevitable

• Fate is irrelevant to the plot

• Characters can easily change their fates

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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a moral dilemma in a Shakespearean tragedy?

• A character must choose between loyalty to a friend and loyalty to the king

• A character decides to go on a journey

• A character buys a new house

• A character learns a new skill

What is a tragic flaw in the context of a Shakespearean tragedy?

• A minor character's mistake

• A hero's inherent defect that leads to their downfall

• A plot twist

• A setting change

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Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony in "Macbeth"?

• Macbeth's soliloquy about his ambition

• The audience knowing that Macbeth will become king before he does

• Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking

• The witches' prophecies

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In "Romeo and Juliet," how does the theme of fate manifest?

• Romeo and Juliet's love is destined to fail from the start

• Romeo and Juliet have complete control over their future

• Fate plays no role in their relationship

• Their families support their union

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Which of the following best describes a moral dilemma faced by Hamlet in "Hamlet"?

• Whether to avenge his father's death or not

• Whether to travel to England or stay in Denmark

• Whether to marry Ophelia or not

• Whether to attend a play or not

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In "Othello," what is Othello's tragic flaw?

• His kindness

• His jealousy

• His intelligence

• His bravery

Which of the following best explains the concept of dramatic irony in "King Lear"?

• Lear's daughters' true intentions are known to the audience but not to Lear

• Lear's decision to divide his kingdom

• The storm on the heath

• The Fool's riddles

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