Persepolis
The square or rectangle that contains a single scene
Panel
In the story “Interpreter of Maladies,” that reader knows that Mrs. Das has had an affair, but Mr. Das does not know this. This could be considered an example of…
Dramatic Irony
Who is Mrs. Rand's favorite singer?
Taylor Swift
Gained the throne in Thebes by solving the riddle of the Sphinx
Oedipus
What was Oedipus' Prophecy?
He would kill his father and marry his mother
The space between panels
Gutter
The first line of the story indicates that this story is told from what perspective?
“The notice informed them that it was a temporary matter: for five days their electricity would be cut off for one hour, beginning at eight PM.”
Third Person POV
What is Mrs. Rand's daughter's name?
Wren
The voice of the people, this character speaks to Oedipus throughout the play to bring him the concerns and worries of Thebes
Chorus
What was Laius' prophecy?
He would be killed by his son
Text that provides time/location/context
Caption
In "Intrepreter of Maladies, the puffed rice is a ________ of carelessness
Symbol
What is Mrs. Rand's favorite fast food place?
Chick-fil-A
Jocasta’s brother, he becomes the King of Thebes at the end of the play
Creon
How did Oedipus become the Prince of Corinth?
He was adopted by the king
Text that shows what a character is saying
Dialogue Bubble
The following quote is an example of:
“A clean-shaven man, he looked exactly like a magnified version of Ronny.”
Direct Characterization
How long has Mrs. Rand been at SHA?
4 years
To avoid a dreadful prophecy, he abandoned his infant son only to be killed later by a stranger met at a crossroads
Laius
What was Oedipus' fatal flaw?
Hubris (Pride)
Text that shows what a character is thinking
Thought bubble
In "This Blessed House" The “blessed” items causing conflict instead of peace is an example of
Situational Irony
What is Mrs. Rand's cat's name?
Minnie
The King of Corinth, he adopted Oedipus as an infant and raised him as his own
Polybus
What curse did Oedipus put upon Laius' murderer
He will live in agony for all of his days