oedipus rex

Question 1

kleos

Answer 1

greek for glory, often won after a hero accomplishes something, usually after death

Question 2

theoi

Answer 2

greek word for god, polytheistic many gods, worshiped through offerings and sacrifice, expressed human-like emotions

Question 3

dike

Answer 3

greek goddess of fair judgement, justice and moral order
part of horae, collection of gods (+ eunomia goddess of law and eirene goddess of peace)

Question 4

oikos

Answer 4

the concept and organization of a family and their house in ancient greece
first floor front for males to converse and meet, second floor back for women children and enslaved people

Question 5

catharsis

Answer 5

purification, emotional release and cleansing of bad emotions resulting in a calm mind, usually through watching a greek play, proposed by aristotle

Question 6

hubris

Answer 6

excessive pride and conceit, usually resulting in one’s downfall

Question 7

sophrosyne

Answer 7

good character, soundness of mind, self control, balance

Question 8

greek tragedy

Answer 8

a type of play where relatable characters with special traits fall from grace in a “tragedy” due to a specific flaw

Question 9

greek chorus

Answer 9

a group that sang and danced during performances, up to 15 people, commented on the events that occured during the play

Question 10

dramatic irony

Answer 10

when the audience knows something the character does not

Question 11

tone

Answer 11

general attitude of a piece of writing

Question 12

motif

Answer 12

a recurring image or symbol