C
it creates a background story for the character which makes up the setting
It seems that you have missed the necessary options for us to answer this question, so I had to look for it. Anyway, based on the given lines above, the literary device that Sophocles uses in these lines to keep the audience interested is DRAMATIC IRONY. Hope this helps.
Answer:
45
Explanation:
10+7+7+7+7+7=45
5*3*3= 45
You’re welcome :).... rate 5
