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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The object poetry portrays is what, according to Aristotle?
(a) Other poets.
(b) Various places around the world.
(c) Tragic events.
(d) Men in action.

2. In poetry, Aristotle explains that the "Recognition" is almost always what?
(a) A surprise.
(b) The end of the poem.
(c) A tragedy.
(d) Between two characters.

3. When a poet presents the poem in the voice of one of the characters, what method does Aristotle say that the poet is using?
(a) The method of recognition.
(b) The method of first person.
(c) The method of third person.
(d) The method of imitation.

4. What does Aristotle identify as the foundation of good poetry writing?
(a) Irony.
(b) An interesting twist or turn.
(c) Using well-researched historical events.
(d) Probability and necessity.

5. How does Aristotle define "Recognition"?
(a) A deep knowing.
(b) A sudden realization that one is familiar with something.
(c) An understanding of something.
(d) A change from ignorance to knowledge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of poetry does Aristotle say focuses on serious and important actions?

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

3. In the context of poetry and according to Aristotle's teachings, why is man naturally attracted to imitation?

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

5. How does Aristotle differentiate poetry from prose?

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