Oedipus Rex Literary Seismographs

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Oedipus Rex Literary Seismographs Words that make a literary work tremble!

Literary Seismograph: What does it say. What does it mean Literary Seismograph: What does it say? What does it mean? What does it matter? 5 4 3 2 Text/Quote/Passage Provide meaning and context of text/quote/passage What is the author’s purpose? What main idea is he trying to convey? 1

Your assignment Create a literary seismograph for Oedipus the King Part 1 with THREE spikes. Evaluate the quotes for your group’s assigned topic. Choose the THREE (3) best quotes for that topic. Rate each quote on a scale from 1 to 5 (1 less important; 5 more important) Create the seismograph using the three quotes – your quotes are the left side of the triangle. Your group must fill in the other two parts of the triangle. Be prepared to present your seismograph poster to the class. Please do not use pencil for writing answers – use pen or marker. Put title of your topic on top of chart.

A few ideas for inside the peak… Characterization - Leader Figurative Language Imagery Metaphor Personification Symbolism – Light/Sight vs. Dark/Blind Conflict Theme - Fate Irony - Dramatic Irony *All of these ideas must be fully explained in 1-2 complete sentences! HOW DID THE AUTHOR DEMONSTRATE THIS TECHNIQUE AND WHAT WAS THE PURPOSE?