CLASS Setantigone, Group Questions Scene One

CLASS Setantigone, Group Questions Scene One

CLASS SETAntigone, Group Questions – Scene One

Work in groups of up to three students. All students must participate equally.

Using scene one of Antigone, answer the following short answer and multiple-choice questions in a Word document. The short answer response must be typed and limited to 675 characters (with spaces). Type the answers to the multiple-choice questions below the short answer. Submit your group’s responses as one document on Turnitin.com. Include all group member names as the title of your submission.

You will receive feedback/scoring Friday and will revise/resubmit in class.

Please think critically about these questions.

Short Answer Response:

  1. What is Creon’s perception of ruling the State? Include textual evidence to support your answer.

Multiple Choice Responses (Creon’s Ship of State monologue):

  1. The purpose of the lines, “Ship of State,” “recent storms” and “safely to harbor” (lines 9-10) is to –

a.imply that the State has endured horrific weather changes that impacted trade

b.establish Thebes as entirely dependent on its shipping industry to thrive

c.emphasize the severity of Thebes’ recent hardships and the marvel of its recovery

d.assert that the State’s economy is improving due to Creon’s influence

  1. The use of the ship imagery throughout Creon’s monologue is an example of

a. personificationc. hyperbole

b. extended metaphord. foreshadowing

  1. Creon’s purpose in the second paragraph (lines 19-32), beginning with the lines,“I am aware of course, that no Ruler can…” and ending with, “Ships are not real friends at all” is to -

a.scare the public into submission

b.declare his complete authority over the public

c.create the notion that family and friendships are crucial

d.unify the public under one perspective

  1. Creon’s discussion in the second paragraph (lines 19-32) is primarily –

a.a logical appeal

b.an appeal to fear and justice (pathos)

c.establishing ethos

d.an appeal to hope and peace (pathos)

  1. Creon’s tone in this passage can best be described as

a. graciousc. showy

b. hopefuld. commanding

  1. The use of the word “principles” in line 33 means

a. lawsc. hopes

b. beliefsd. judgments

  1. Which of the following summarizes the main topic of Creon’s monologue?

a.Obey the laws of the government above all else.

b.Only the true of heart will earn high regard.

c.The sea worthy ship will never wreck.

d.The gods value loyalty and friendship most.

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