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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the third type of recognition as identified by Aristotle?
(a) One that occurs from a bad dream.
(b) One that occurs through divine intervention.
(c) One that occurs from a good dream.
(d) One that occurs through the awakening of some memory or latent emotion.

3. In order for a plot to be truly effective in achieving the desired emotional response from its readers or audience, Aristotle says that the poet must do what?
(a) Write a tragedy with a sad ending.
(b) Infuse irony throughout the story.
(c) Pick characters whose relationships to one another make the actions of the plot more interesting.
(d) Pick characters that the audience can easily pity.

4. Aristotle says what type of poetry imitates the "lower" types of men?
(a) Comedy.
(b) Roman poetry.
(c) Tragedy.
(d) Greek poetry.

5. Based on Aristotle's teachings, why do some tragedies use certain effects when performed on stage?
(a) Because they are "silent" tragedies.
(b) To justify higher ticket prices.
(c) To impress their spectators.
(d) To express language visually.

Short Answer Questions

1. Men are drawn to write poetry for several reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Aristotle provides?

2. What example does Aristotle provide of recognition occurring through the will of the poet?

3. What does Aristotle say that a well-crafted tragedy has?

4. According to Aristotle, a great plot consists of an action that almost occurs, but doesn't because of what?

5. When a poet simply straightforwardly describes the events as they happen, what method does Aristotle say the poet is using?

(see the answer key)

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