Poetics Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Mid-Book Test (up to Section II)

This test consists of 15 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. In the context of poetry, Aristotle explains that rhythm is used in the form of a what?
a) Mysterious undertone.
b) Harmony.
c) Meter.
d) Specific beat.

2. In the context of poetry and according to Aristotle's teachings, why is man naturally attracted to imitation?
a) Imitation is less expensive.
b) It is a lot of fun.
c) It is through imitation that man most easily learns.
d) Imitation is a form of acting.

3. Why does Aristotle say that Homer's "Iliad" is not a tragedy?
a) The reader feels no pity.
b) It is a happy story.
c) It has too many episodes and sub-stories to fit the format.
d) It...
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