Vocabulary
Define the following word in English: πᾶς, πᾶσα, πᾶν
All, Every
What is the Feminine Nominative Singular Definite Article?
ἡ
What is the name of the prophet who famously tells Oedipus that he is the cause of the plague in Thebes?
Tiresias
Indicate the Person, Number, and Tense of the following verb form: ἀκούεις
2nd Person Singular Present
What is the name in Ancient Greek of the god associated with tragedy?
Διόνυσος
Define the following words in English: ἡ ὁδός, ὁδοῦ
Road
What is the Neuter Dative Singular Definite Article?
τῷ
On what object does Agamemnon walk when he enters his home at the request of Clytemnestra?
A Purple Robe
Indicate the form of the following verb: κτείνειν
Present Active Infinitive
What is the best translation of the Ancient Greek word ἁμαρτία as it applies to tragedy?
Tragic Error/Mistake
Define the following words in English: ἐχθρός, ἐχθρά, ἐχθρόν
What is the Feminine Dative Plural Definite Article?
ταῖς
What is the name of Clytemnestra's lover who encourages her to take her revenge on Agamemnon?
Aegisthus
Indicate the Person, Number, and Tense of the following verb form: γράψομεν
1st Person Plural Future
Which stock character in a tragedy typically gives a speech recounting events happening off stage that cannot be practically displayed on stage? Write your answer in Ancient Greek.
ἄγγελος
Define the following word in Ancient Greek: To Eat
ἐσθίω
What is the Masculine Genitive Singular Definite Article?
τοῦ
Where does Agamemnon famously wait with the Greek fleet prior to their departure for Troy?
Aulis
Indicate the Person, Number, and Tense of the following verb form: ἐσμέν
1st Person Plural Present
Name the three Greek tragedians whose plays we have read during this class. In addition, name the play by each one which we have studied.
Aeschylus (Agamemnon), Sophocles (Oedipus Tyrannos), Euripides (Iphigenia in Aulis)
Define the following word in Ancient Greek: Priestess
ἱέρειρα, ἱερείας, ἡ
What is the Masculine Accusative Plural Definite Article?
τοῦς
What is the name of the princess of Corinth whom Theseus wishes to marry?
Glauke
Indicate the Person, Number, and Tense of the following verb form: λέξουσιν
3rd Person Plural Future
What is the name in Ancient Greek for a debate between two characters in a tragedy?
ἀγών