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Read the excerpt below from the play Antigone by Sophocles and answer the question that follows.

CHORUS:
Before his jaws had had their fill
and gorged themselves on Theban blood,

The imagery in this passage creates which mood for the audience?

A. humorous
B. fearful
C. serene
D. festive



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Final answer:

The imagery in the passage creates a fearful mood for the audience.


Explanation:

The imagery in the passage creates a fearful mood for the audience. The mention of jaws filled with blood and Theban blood sets a dark and ominous tone, evoking feelings of fear and tension among the audience members. This imagery conveys a sense of impending danger and foreboding, enhancing the dramatic atmosphere of the play.


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