Literary Techniques (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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What does the 'unity of place' convention ensure in Medea?
What does the 'unity of place' convention ensure in Medea?
All action occurs in front of one house
Why does Euripides employ offstage violence in Medea?
Why does Euripides employ offstage violence in Medea?
To maintain dramatic propriety
What does 'deus ex machina' literally mean?
What does 'deus ex machina' literally mean?
God from the machine
How are Medea's speeches characterized in the play?
How are Medea's speeches characterized in the play?
Emotionally charged
What type of arguments does Jason employ in his speeches?
What type of arguments does Jason employ in his speeches?
Cold, rational arguments
What creates dramatic irony in Medea?
What creates dramatic irony in Medea?
Audience knows Medea's secret plans
What situational irony affects Jason's story arc?
What situational irony affects Jason's story arc?
His marriage leads to complete ruin
What does the fire and poison imagery symbolize?
What does the fire and poison imagery symbolize?
Uncontrollable passion & divine justice
What do the children symbolize in Medea?
What do the children symbolize in Medea?
Innocence, future, family continuity
What does Helios' chariot symbolize?
What does Helios' chariot symbolize?
Divine power & supernatural connection
Who comprises the Chorus in Medea?
Who comprises the Chorus in Medea?
Corinthian women
What is stychomythia?
What is stychomythia?
Fast exchanges of single lines
Which quote shows Medea's internal conflict between maternal love and revenge?
Which quote shows Medea's internal conflict between maternal love and revenge?
'My heart dissolves...shining faces'