Semester 1 Exam English 11

The Globe is where Shakespeare performed his plays.

Town where William Shakespeare's plays were performed

The Ah Ha moment, moment of recognition-

a hymn sung to a god

Shakespeare's theatre troupe who performed his plays until King James.

Flag-bearer, villain, passed over for promotion

Oedipus's son; fought for Thebes; granted burial as a hero

Oedipus was a hero to the people of _

The oracle warns Creon that_

What was the danger of the Oracle?

Iago said, "I am not who I am" - theme of reality.

The red flag is the symbol for watching a tragedy.

When the opposite happens of what you think might happen.

Barbantio loves Othello and never accused him of enchanting her to marry him.

The ancient Greeks believed that their gods could see the future, and certain people (like oracles and seers)

Hubris is defined as "overwheening" or "excessive pride"

one who interprets prophesies or messages from the gods

How does Creon react to Antigone burying her brother?

What is the downfall to a tragic hero called?

Those who paid the least to see a performance; they throw eggs, tomatoes at bad characters.

What role does the Oracle play in Oedipus?

A tragic hero must show

What is the role of the chorus in greek theatre? (select all that apply)

Official authority in charge of Venice

Moor. General in the Venetian army. Plainspoken, honest, outsider

Oedipus's daughter; sister who does not want to defy the King's laws

Daughter of a Venetian senator, loyal wife

An activity that was part of the theatre district, with noise outside the performances; involved gambling

a contrast between what is said and what is actually meantver

Wise elders; offers narration and judgments about the characters' actions

Determined protector of family honor; believes Divine Law-protagonist of the play

Why is the Oracle of Delphi the most powerful person in the world?

emotional release that brings renewal and relief from tension

Barbantio is angry with Othello for marrying Desdomona.

What is dramatic irony? (select all that apply)

Creon looks to the state over family while Antigone picks family over state, is an example of Citizenship v Family

The theme of civil disobedience explains how Creon believes the laws are unjust while Antigone feels the laws are just.

Hamnet was Shakespeare's son.

Blind prophet; warns the King about his fate

What is the literal term of "tragedy"?

Desdomona had a "divided duty" between her father and Othello.

Promoted to lieutenant, second in command

Creon's wife

Oedipus's son; fought against Thebes; denied burial

Love-sick, depressed over elopement

Shakespeare wrote sonnets about love when the theatres closed.

A tragedy should make the audience feel _ and _.

Honest Iago does not trap all the characters in the play and ruin their lives.

Venetian senator, enraged by elopement

A soliloquy is when the actor is on stage speaking his thoughts.

Anne Hathaway was Sophocles wife.

Young man deeply affected by love and loyalty; engaged to Antigone

When the audience knows things the characters do not

Shakespeare was born and died on the same day, April 1.

Why did Oedipus run away?

Arrogant King of Thebes; antagonist of the play

Shakespeare left his first bed to his wife-- Will's Will.

a reversal of fortune, usually good to bad

excessive pride

Which playwright wrote both Antigone and Oedipus?

tragic flaw

Who is Dionysis? (select all that apply)

Greeks believed in the _ or will of the gods.