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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Aristotle give for Homer excluding many things that Odysseus does on his voyage home in the "Odyssey"?
(a) Nothing is excluded.
(b) Aristotle says that Homer excludes things because they do not relate well to the overall plot that is being constructed.
(c) Aristotle explains that Homer prefers to keep the reader guessing.
(d) Aristotle says that Odysseus does some embarrassing things that are better left unsaid.

2. What type of action does Aristotle say occurs without "Recognition" or "Reversal of Situation"?
(a) Incongruent.
(b) Good.
(c) Sad.
(d) Simple.

3. According to Aristotle, why do good poets sometimes write stories using episodic plots?
(a) Because episodic plots are considered more interesting.
(b) To showcase their skills in contests.
(c) They never write stories using episodic plots.
(d) For the challenge.

4. Aristotle defines poetic work as what?
(a) A bad imitation.
(b) A spiritual journey.
(c) A philosophical undertaking.
(d) A love affair.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In how many ways does Aristotle say the method of imitation can differ?

2. The object poetry portrays is what, according to Aristotle?

3. What does Aristotle consider to be secondary to the most essential element of tragedy?

4. In what three ways does Aristotle differentiate various art forms from one another?

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

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