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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The following is an example that Aristotle gives of what: a poet uses a general word to mean a more specific one?
(a) A metaphor.
(b) Vagueness.
(c) Ineffective word use.
(d) Bad poetry.

2. What is the name that Aristotle uses for everyday words that every member of the audience can understand?
(a) "Simple" words.
(b) "Common" words.
(c) "Monosyllabic" words.
(d) "Current" words.

3. According to "Poetics", what would be the analogy between the pen of a writer and the plow of a farmer?
(a) They are tools: both are used to make a living.
(b) Both are people.
(c) This is not an analogy.
(d) Both work.

4. As for writing style, what risk does Aristotle believe the poet runs when he uses an excessive amount of metaphors?
(a) The audience will not be able to understand it.
(b) The audience will be intrigued therefore there is no risk.
(c) The audience will think it's boring.
(d) The audience will question the poet's ability to write.

5. How does Aristotle define "Recognition"?
(a) An understanding of something.
(b) A change from ignorance to knowledge.
(c) A deep knowing.
(d) A sudden realization that one is familiar with something.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Aristotle, why could tragedy be classified as less refined than epic poetry?

2. A character attempting to save his friend but accidentally killing him instead is an example Aristotle gives for what?

3. Aristotle warns that a tragedy poet should be careful with what?

4. In art, what does Aristotle believe to be the object?

5. What does Aristotle believe to be most fit to handle grand metaphors and strange words?

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