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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, what type of poets attempt to create tragedies that result in everyone ultimately being happy?
(a) Innovative poets.
(b) Poets more interested in winning an award.
(c) Optimistic poets.
(d) Poets more concerned with pleasing their audience.

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

3. How does Aristotle define "poetic charm"?
(a) Rhyme.
(b) Another term for great rhythm.
(c) Effective use of metaphors.
(d) The pleasantness of a poet's words.

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

5. According to Aristotle, why do good poets sometimes write stories using episodic plots?
(a) They never write stories using episodic plots.
(b) Because episodic plots are considered more interesting.
(c) To showcase their skills in contests.
(d) For the challenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. When, according to Aristotle, do some poets attempt to depict men or events as others have described them?

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

3. Aristotle explains that tragedies should have what that other poems do not?

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

5. Why does Aristotle believe that a failed action by a person who is aware of the circumstances is considered to be of a certain quality?

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