AP Lit Quiz 6

Question 0

Deus ex machina

Answer 0

A god introduced Into a play to resolve the entanglements of the plot

Question 1

Skene

Answer 1

A structure facing the audience and forming the background before which performances were given

Question 2

Capitulate

Answer 2

To surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms

Question 3

Stasimon

Answer 3

Stationery song performed by the chorus and composed of the strophe and antistrophe

Question 4

Cothurni

Answer 4

A grave and elevated style of acting; tragic acting; tragedy

Question 5

Antihero

Answer 5

A protagonist who lacks the attributes that make a heroic figure

Question 6

Hybris

Answer 6

Excessive pride or self confidence; arrogance

Question 7

Hamartia

Answer 7

Tragic flaw

Question 8

Three-dimensional character

Answer 8

Credible characters who leave flaws/failings. They seek to relate to others. This irrational character has his/her own story with a unique past

Question 9

Meliorate

Answer 9

To make better or improve

Question 10

Literary critic

Answer 10

One who is usually respected for his/her critique of literature

Question 11

Gibe

Answer 11

To utter mocking or scoffing words; jeer

Question 12

Iconoclast

Answer 12

A person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditional institutions, etc; as being based on error or superstition

Question 13

Belie

Answer 13

To contradict or show to be false

Question 14

Megalomania

Answer 14

An obsession with doing extravagant or grand things

Question 15

Posthumously

Answer 15

Arising, occurring, or continuing after one’s death

Question 16

Catharsis

Answer 16

An emotional release or purification thought on by bringing the emotion into consciousness and allowing expression