ASAP The word formal comes from the Latin forma, meaning “shape.” With this information in mind, determine the definition of formal as it is used in this context, along with an explanation of how you arrived at its meaning. Finally, consult a dictionary to confirm your understanding.

The literature and other art of the ancient and classical periods is characterized by a formal and restrained style.

The words, form and shape, are closely related to the words, structure and pattern.

Explanation: Writers of the classical period constructed their works according to a pattern they had learned. They had to be creative within the forms and norms of the period.

Dictionary: Formal (2nd definition) following or according to establised form, custom, or rule. (Merriam-Webster)

Formal: using an agreed and often official or traditional way of doing things. (Cambridge)

the servant does not kill the child oedipus as he was ordered to do because "he pitied the child" based on the oedipus rex story. the servant was ordered to kill the child because of the prophecy that predicted king laius' death. the king already had attempted to hurt oedipus by piercing oedipus's ankle. however, the servant did not finish the job and he rather saved the baby oedipus.

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