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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aristotle believes that a poet can turn a complex plot into a simple one by doing what?
(a) Adding more character flaws.
(b) Focus.
(c) Hard work and dedication.
(d) Eliminating recognition and/or reversal of situation.

2. Based on Aristotle's teachings, epic poetry is always written as what?
(a) As fiction.
(b) A love story.
(c) A historical event.
(d) A narrative.

3. According to Aristotle, how does tragedy achieve the emotion it inspires?
(a) Contradiction.
(b) Using the element of surprise.
(c) Deceit.
(d) Irony.

4. The plot, as Aristotle explains, should be unified in such a way that each part should be what?
(a) Necessary to the whole.
(b) Necessary to other parts, but not to the whole.
(c) Equivalent.
(d) Trivial.

5. Aristotle explains that metaphors frequently rely upon what?
(a) Rhyme.
(b) Analogy.
(c) Exaggeration.
(d) Deception.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aristotle say occurs at the beginning of a tragic story?

2. Why does Aristotle believe that the main character of a tragedy ought to be a certain way?

3. Aristotle explains that the poet can err through lacking the artistic capacity to do what?

4. What are the ways Aristotle explains in regard to how poets differ in their representation of the object?

5. In a tragedy, Aristotle warns that the poet must NOT choose a character who is altogether what?

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