Poetics Quiz Questions | Quiz: Section I to Section II

Quiz: Section I to Section II

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What does Aristotle say that a well-crafted tragedy has?
a) Powerful characters with morals.
b) Excellent irony.
c) A masterfully written complication and unraveling.
d) Consistent foreshadowing.

2. Why does Aristotle believe that a failed action by a character that is unaware is more effective than a failed action by a character that is aware?
a) They are equally effective.
b) They are equally ineffective.
c) The second situation inspires more fear, but less pity.
d) The morals of the character that is unaware remain intact, and the first situation inspires more fear.

3. What does Aristotle say about the element of surprise in a tragedy?
a) It helps inspire...
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