Directions: In your pairs, produce one constructed response to the following short answer question. Please include an assertion that answers all parts of the question, proof from the text, and an explanation. Note: quality responses will use correct conventions and answer all aspects of the question thoroughly and succinctly.

• Correctly identifies all aspects of the question Score Criteria 2 • Correctly identifies all aspects of the question • Uses at least one example from the text • Writes a response that fully explains all parts of the question 1 • Identifies aspects of the question • May or may not use at least one example from the text • Writes a response that may or may not explain all parts of the question • Fails to identify aspects of the question • Fails to use at least one example from the text • Fails to write a response that explains the question

Based on Ode III, what tone is taken by the Chorus and how does their reflection establish a mood at this point in the tragedy?

In Ode III of Sophocles’ tragedy Oedipus Rex, the Chorus joyfully celebrates the paternity of their king. Taking on a celebratory tone in the strophe, they describe a “festival of the next full moon” with dancing and choirs. In the antistrophe, they establish an anticipatory mood, carefully considering what great god saved Oedipus from his fate. Overall, this builds suspense in the audience as they quickly come closer to learning Oedipus’ true history.