Oedipus the King

1. Oedipus the King Literary Devices

2. Drama Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word "dran" meaning "action", which is derived from "to do" or "to act"

3. Tragedy A work of dramatic literature that shows the downfall of a person, usually of high birth or noble status. A serious drama typically describing a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force (as destiny). Having a sorrowful or disastrous conclusion that elicits pity or terror.

4. Tragic HeroThe main character of a tragedy. Tragic hero possesses a fault or weakness that causes the hero’s downfall. This weakness is called Tragic Flaw.

5. Irony Situation in which there is an incongruity between the literal and the implied meaning or contrast between appearances , expectations and reality.

6. Verbal Irony: The use of words to suggest the opposite of their usual meaning. Situational Irony: When the outcome of an action or situation directly contradicts expectations.

7. Dramatic Irony: When readers or audience are aware of truth that the characters themselves do not perceive. Suspense: Feeling of uncertainty about the outcome of certain actions, most often referring to an audience's perceptions in a dramatic work.

8. Hubris:Excessive pride or arrogance. which usually leads to the downfall of the tragic hero. Hamartia: A specific error in judgment that brings about protagonist's downfall- it is specific misstep or mistake that engenders the final downfall of the tragic hero.

9. Chorus: Made of 12-15 actors who sang and danced during production. considered the central to the production and important to the meaning of the play, also narrated the story and even commented on the events and action taking place throughout the play Parodos: An opening song in Greek drama Strophe: chorus danced as it sang, moving from right to left Antistrophe: chorus danced as it sang, moving from left to right

10. In media resIn the midst of things