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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the context of poetry, Aristotle explains that rhythm is used in the form of a what?
(a) Harmony.
(b) Specific beat.
(c) Mysterious undertone.
(d) Meter.

2. What does Aristotle consider to be secondary to the most essential element of tragedy?
(a) Development of character.
(b) Development of irony.
(c) Development of imitation.
(d) Development of rhyme.

3. Per Aristotle, the unity of plot is what to the unity of a character's actions?
(a) Not equivalent, but often closely related.
(b) Influential, but not important.
(c) Equivalent.
(d) Irrelevant.

4. In the context of poetry and according to Aristotle's teachings, why is man naturally attracted to imitation?
(a) Imitation is a form of acting.
(b) It is a lot of fun.
(c) It is through imitation that man most easily learns.
(d) Imitation is less expensive.

5. In art, Aristotle defines the medium as what?
(a) The artist's spiritual inspiration.
(b) A middle state or condition.
(c) The manner in which the art is produced.
(d) The average.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle asserts that men who find poetry very attractive find great pleasure in what?

2. How does Aristotle say the different types of poetry emerged?

3. Aristotle explains that actions described in a tragic plot should have certain characteristics. Which one of the following is NOT one of the characteristics that Aristotle identifies?

4. According to Aristotle, how should the plot of a well-written tragedy be structured?

5. What does Aristotle identify as the most essential element of tragedy?

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