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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aristotle explains that the medium specific to poetry is one that uses what?
(a) Rhyme.
(b) Language alone.
(c) Pictures.
(d) Words and pictures.

2. What, as Aristotle states, are good poets forced to do when they write stories with episodic plots?
(a) To lengthen their stories.
(b) To shorten their stories.
(c) To write better.
(d) To write poorly.

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?
(a) Actions should help the reader grasp the significance of the whole.
(b) Actions should be not too small or too large.
(c) Actions should be interesting.
(d) Actions should be minute and trivial.

4. How does Aristotle compare the medium of poetry and prose?
(a) Both use the same medium and meter.
(b) It is nothing like prose.
(c) Both use the same medium and rhythm.
(d) Both use the same medium.

5. Men are drawn to write poetry for several reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Aristotle provides?
(a) Man is naturally attracted to imitation.
(b) Man enjoys learning.
(c) There is a natural attraction to rhythm and harmony.
(d) Man is naturally attracted to beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of action does Aristotle say occurs with "Recognition" and/or "Reversal of Situation"?

2. In art, Aristotle defines the medium as what?

3. According to Aristotle, why do good poets sometimes write stories using episodic plots?

4. How does Aristotle differentiate poetry from prose?

5. In a tragedy, how does Aristotle say the element of surprise should come about?

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