Antigone By Sophocles: Scene 3, Ode 3

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Creon's tragic flaw causes him to __________.
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arrest Antigone and sentence her to death
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Which rhetorical appeal relies on the emotions of the recipient?
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pathos
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Haemon's argument that Creon's choice to kill Antigone will result in Creon's never seeing Antigone again is an example of __________.
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pathos
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What is revealed about Creon through Haemon's dialogue?
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Creon prefers to rely on his own wisdom.
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Which rhetorical appeal relies on the credibility of the speaker?
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ethos
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According to the ancient Greek culture, Aphrodite placed the power of desire in the eyes of __________.
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women
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Creon's argument that he is older and wiser than his son is an example of __________.
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ethos
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Which statement regarding the ancient Greek belief about the power of love is false?
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Gods are immune to the power of love.
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Which character relies on the rhetorical appeal of ethos to make an argument?
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Creon
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Antigone's tragic flaw is __________.
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stubbornness
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Creon's tragic flaw is __________.
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Pride
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Which argument does Creon make to defend his decision to arrest and execute Antigone?
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Everyone must obey the King
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Antigone's tragic flaw causes her to __________.
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defy Creon's law and bury her brother
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The ancient Greek culture believed that __________ caused mortals to fall in love with one another.
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Eros