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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Aristotle states, what ways are epic poems different from other poems, specifically tragedies?
(a) They are of considerably greater length and scope.
(b) They are much shorter.
(c) They tend to rhyme.
(d) The meter of epic poems is unimportant.

2. What type of action does Aristotle say occurs with "Recognition" and/or "Reversal of Situation"?
(a) Complex.
(b) Congruent.
(c) Happy.
(d) Bad.

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

4. When one character realizes that another character has fewer morals than he once thought, what does Aristotle say is happening?
(a) Growth.
(b) Bad judgment.
(c) Recognition.
(d) Opportunity.

5. What type of poetry does Aristotle say focuses on serious and important actions?
(a) None of the answers is correct.
(b) Tragedy.
(c) Greek poetry.
(d) Roman poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Per Aristotle, in which of the following ways does poetry NOT differ from history?

2. How does Aristotle differentiate poetry from prose?

3. According to Aristotle, how should the plot of a well-written tragedy be structured?

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

5. What does Aristotle believe to be the goal of tragedy?

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