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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, why could tragedy be classified as less refined than epic poetry?
(a) Tragedy uses more metaphors than epic poetry.
(b) Because of the embellishments of the on-stage performance component.
(c) Tragedy is much longer than epic poetry.
(d) It would never be considered less refined.

2. How does Aristotle define "strange" words?
(a) Words that are used by the elite and well-educated.
(b) Words that belong to another culture or society.
(c) None of the answers is correct.
(d) Words that refer to strange things.

3. What other name does Aristotle give to the conclusion of a tragedy?
(a) The big tragic event.
(b) The unraveling.
(c) The turning point.
(d) The climax.

4. In poetry, what is the term that Aristotle gives for an action that aims to accomplish a certain goal, but actually accomplishes the opposite?
(a) Reversal of Situation.
(b) Failure.
(c) Tragedy.
(d) Irony.

5. When one character realizes that another character has fewer morals than he once thought, what does Aristotle say is happening?
(a) Opportunity.
(b) Growth.
(c) Recognition.
(d) Bad judgment.

Short Answer Questions

1. When comparing two forms of art, which does Aristotle consider to be the higher form?

2. What does Aristotle identify as the foundation of good poetry writing?

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

4. What type of action does Aristotle say occurs without "Recognition" or "Reversal of Situation"?

5. When a poet presents the poem in the voice of one of the characters, what method does Aristotle say that the poet is using?

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