Lexis
Definition 2
Definition 3
MCQs
Gap Fill
100

Excessive pride or arrogance that brings about a hero’s ruin.

Hubris
100

A song or poem of mourning for the dead.

Dirge

100

To overturn a boat.

Capsize

100

“Total destruction or chaos” is best defined by which word?

A) Havoc B) Reprieve C) Piety D) Blighted

A) Havoc

100

His achievements were truly _________, deserving praise and honor.

meritorious 

200

This “fatal flaw” leads to a tragic hero’s downfall.

Hamartia

200

Dead or decaying flesh, especially as food for scavengers

Carrion

200

To reject with contempt or disdain.

Spurn

200

Which word means “officially order or decree”?

A) Dirge B) Maw C) Ordain D) Hubris

C) Ordain

200

She trained for years in _________ arts, becoming a master of self-discipline and combat.

martial
300

Aristotle says tragedy produces this emotional release or purging of pity and fear.

Catharsis

300

Religious devotion or reverence toward the gods.

Piety

300

A temporary delay of punishment or relief from danger.

Reprieve 

300

“Showing reckless boldness to impress others” best describes:

A) Staunchness B) Meritorious C) Blithe D) Bravado

D) Bravado

300

The leader’s judgment was considered _________, incapable of being wrong.

infallible

400

This word means the imitation of life or reality in art and literature.

Mimesis

400

The jaws or stomach of a ravenous creature, or an opening that seems threatening.

Maw

400

To awaken, excite, or stir someone into action.

Rouse

400

Which of these means “to give or provide”?

A) Endow B) Spurn C) Havoc D) Carrion

A) Endow

400

The garden was _________ by drought, leaving all the plants withered.

blighted

500

A Greek word meaning a moment of recognition or discovery, often realized too late.

Anagnorisis

500

The practice of interpreting omens or signs to predict the future, e.g. natural disaster

Augury

500

To defeat an enemy so they flee in disorder.

Rout

500

Which word means “holy, sacred, consecrated”?

A) Infallible B) Hallowed C) Martial D) Bravado

B) Hallowed

500

Her cheerful, carefree spirit was described as _________.

blithe

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