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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Men are drawn to write poetry for several reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Aristotle provides?
(a) Man enjoys learning.
(b) There is a natural attraction to rhythm and harmony.
(c) Man is naturally attracted to imitation.
(d) Man is naturally attracted to beauty.

2. When a poet simply straightforwardly describes the events as they happen, what method does Aristotle say the poet is using?
(a) The method of first person.
(b) The method of third person.
(c) The method of imitation.
(d) The method of recognition.

3. Aristotle says that at most, episodic plots involve what?
(a) The same characters.
(b) Strange irony.
(c) Sad middle and happy ending.
(d) Disconnected foreshadowing.

4. Aristotle asserts that men who find poetry very attractive find great pleasure in what?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Learning.
(d) Eating.

5. Once the poet identifies an analogy, what does Aristotle say the poet can do?
(a) Write the analogy as a rhyme.
(b) None of the answers is correct.
(c) Expand the analogy.
(d) Incorporate the analogy into a metaphor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of story does Aristotle define as "episodic"?

2. Aristotle explains that the complication accomplishes what?

3. When the poet takes the appropriate steps in developing plot, Aristotle explains that the poet is much more likely to do what?

4. Aristotle says that refined art excludes what?

5. What does Aristotle believe to be the goal of tragedy?

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