Literature Quiz: Drama and Epic Poetry

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A ______ is a serious play with a sad ending.

tragedy

The Iliad is a literary work focusing on the events of the Trojan War.

True (A)

Match the following literary terms with their descriptions:

Lyric = Poems with a specific pattern and rhythm Comedy = A funny play with a happy ending Tragedy = A serious play with a sad ending Rhetoric = The art of speaking well Philosophy = The study of basic conditions for existence, knowledge, and morality

What is an era?

A period of time characterized by specific events, ideas, or cultural traits. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options is NOT a characteristic of a lyric poem?

Focuses on storytelling (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of text is an epic?

Narrative text written in verse (A) Signup and view all the answers

Drama is not considered a basic form of literature.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is Achilles?

A character in Greek mythology and literature, notably in the Iliad. Signup and view all the answers

A _____ is a self-governing city that is often politically independent.

city-state Signup and view all the answers

Match the following topics with their descriptions:

Epic = Narrative text written in verse Drama = Part of theater art City-states = Self-governing and politically independent areas Democracy = The rise of a political system in which authority is vested in the people Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Odysseus

A hero known for returning home from the Trojan War.

The Iliad

An epic poem about the events of the Trojan War.