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

2. In a tragedy, how does Aristotle say the element of surprise should come about?
(a) Gradually.
(b) Only after recognition has occurred.
(c) Once the main character has demonstrated his worth and morals.
(d) Consistent with the principles of probability and necessity.

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

4. In how many ways does Aristotle say the method of imitation can differ?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Countless.
(d) Ten.

5. What type of words does Aristotle say are commonly used by a certain group of people?
(a) "Futuristic" words.
(b) "Bad" words.
(c) "Monosyllabic" words.
(d) "Current" words.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of action does Aristotle say occurs without "Recognition" or "Reversal of Situation"?

2. Aristotle mentions that sometimes poets can confuse the reader with a word's connotation, but the confusion may be due to what?

3. A character attempting to save his friend but accidentally killing him instead is an example Aristotle gives for what?

4. Based on Aristotle's teachings, in what way does a poet use words?

5. What is the third type of recognition as identified by Aristotle?

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