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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aristotle believe to be the downfall of many poets?
(a) They attempt to put stories that involve very complex actions into poems.
(b) They use big words.
(c) They use few metaphors.
(d) They confuse their readers with excessive analogies.

2. Aristotle warns that a tragedy poet should be careful with what?
(a) Picking the content for the poem.
(b) Choosing ironic events.
(c) Writing the middle, as it is the most important part of a tragedy.
(d) The poet should be careful not to write a happy ending.

3. What does Aristotle believe to be the goal of tragedy?
(a) To inspire fear.
(b) To inspire pity.
(c) To inspire fear and pity.
(d) To inspire anger.

4. What does Aristotle say that a well-crafted tragedy has?
(a) A masterfully written complication and unraveling.
(b) Powerful characters with morals.
(c) Consistent foreshadowing.
(d) Excellent irony.

5. According to Aristotle, how should the plot of a well-written tragedy be structured?
(a) With the end that makes readers want more.
(b) It should leave the reader guessing until the end.
(c) A structured plot makes bad poetry.
(d) With a logical beginning and end.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aristotle define "poetic charm"?

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

3. What other name does Aristotle give to the conclusion of a tragedy?

4. How does Aristotle say the different types of poetry emerged?

5. Men are drawn to write poetry for several reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Aristotle provides?

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