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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 beauty.
(b) There is a natural attraction to rhythm and harmony.
(c) Man enjoys learning.
(d) Man is naturally attracted to imitation.

2. Aristotle believes that a poet can turn a complex plot into a simple one by doing what?
(a) Eliminating recognition and/or reversal of situation.
(b) Adding more character flaws.
(c) Hard work and dedication.
(d) Focus.

3. Aristotle asserts that men who find poetry very attractive find great pleasure in what?
(a) Eating.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Learning.
(d) Sleeping.

4. 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) Pick characters that the audience can easily pity.
(b) Pick characters whose relationships to one another make the actions of the plot more interesting.
(c) Infuse irony throughout the story.
(d) Write a tragedy with a sad ending.

5. How does Aristotle differentiate poetry from prose?
(a) Prose uses pictures and music.
(b) Poetry uses language alone.
(c) They are the same.
(d) Poetry uses rhythm in the form of meter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Per Aristotle, the unity of plot is what to the unity of a character's actions?

2. When one character realizes that another character has fewer morals than he once thought, what does Aristotle say is happening?

3. How does Aristotle define "Recognition"?

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

5. Aristotle states that poetry depicts what?

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