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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of tragedy does Aristotle say does NOT require impressive visual effects when performed on stage to impress their spectators?
(a) An episodic tragedy.
(b) A complex tragedy.
(c) A superior tragedy with a strong plot.
(d) An unusual tragedy.

3. In poetry, what is the term that Aristotle gives for an action that aims to accomplish a certain goal, but actually accomplishes the opposite?
(a) Reversal of Situation.
(b) Tragedy.
(c) Failure.
(d) Irony.

4. When constructing the plot, the poet ought to do what first, according to Aristotle?
(a) Develop the beginning of the story.
(b) Fill out the individual episodes and scenes.
(c) Develop the ending of the story.
(d) Outline the plot in totality.

5. According to Aristotle, what happens in a legitimate tragedy?
(a) The main character dies.
(b) The antagonist dies.
(c) Not everyone winds up happy.
(d) Everyone wins at the end.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Aristotle explains, why must a poet be sensitive to the nature of language?

2. In addition to a sign, what is the second kind of recognition as identified by Aristotle?

3. What does Aristotle say occurs at the beginning of a tragic story?

4. In a tragedy, which of the following would Aristotle consider to be false?

5. What does Aristotle say about Homer's "Iliad"?

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