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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To Aristotle, what type of recognition is considered superior to any other kind?
(a) Recognition through the use of a sign.
(b) Recognition through reasoning.
(c) Recognition based on rumors.
(d) Recognition through a holy experience.

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

4. To what term does Aristotle give the following meaning: to imitate human action within the bounds of a sound understanding of the world and how events occur within it.
(a) Historical fiction.
(b) The end of poetry.
(c) Artistic expression.
(d) Creative license.

5. Into how many parts does Aristotle say a language can be divided?
(a) Two.
(b) Several.
(c) Three.
(d) Infinite.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aristotle says what type of poetry imitates the "lower" types of men?

2. When Homer says that Odysseus accomplished a certain number of deeds, what does Aristotle say the reader should do?

3. According to Aristotle, why do good poets sometimes write stories using episodic plots?

4. When the poet takes the appropriate steps in developing plot, Aristotle explains that the poet is much more likely to do what?

5. Into what two types does Aristotle divide actions?

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