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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Aristotle characterize tragedies with happy endings?
(a) He calls them great tragedies.
(b) He says they are Greek poetry.
(c) He calls them comedies.
(d) He says they are Roman poetry.

3. In a tragedy, which of the following would Aristotle consider to be false?
(a) An action can either be done or not done.
(b) The action may be done knowingly.
(c) The action is more tragic when a person who is aware of the circumstances does not perform the action.
(d) The action may be done unknowingly.

4. When can a poet depicting men and their actions inaccurately be acceptable to Aristotle?
(a) Never.
(b) Only once per poem.
(c) Anytime.
(d) When it's done on purpose.

5. Aristotle says that simply doing what well leaves a mediocre piece of art?
(a) Writing a complication and unraveling.
(b) Giving the reader a sense of suspense.
(c) Developing a main character that does not have a close friend.
(d) Infusing irony just at the beginning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Based on Aristotle's teachings, in what way does a poet use words?

2. Once the poet identifies an analogy, what does Aristotle say the poet can do?

3. How does Aristotle compare the medium of poetry and prose?

4. What form of art does Aristotle consider to be more refined and superior?

5. Based on Aristotle's teachings, epic poetry is always written as what?

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