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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Based on an example in the context of metaphors that Aristotle provides in "Poetics", what is the more general sentence?
(a) The ship is lying at anchor.
(b) The ship is standing
(c) The ship is beached.
(d) None of the answers is correct.

2. Based on Aristotle's teachings about tragedy, how can the poet unify the plot?
(a) Develop characters who behave in a believable manner.
(b) Use more verbs.
(c) Establishing clear relationships between actions the rest of the plot.
(d) Use complete sentences.

3. Aristotle explains that metaphors frequently rely upon what?
(a) Deception.
(b) Rhyme.
(c) Analogy.
(d) Exaggeration.

4. What type of story does Aristotle define as "episodic"?
(a) A dramatic story.
(b) A particularly poor story.
(c) A great story.
(d) A sad story.

5. Why does Aristotle say that Homer's "Iliad" is not a tragedy?
(a) The reader feels no pity.
(b) It is a happy story.
(c) It lacks irony.
(d) It has too many episodes and sub-stories to fit the format.

Short Answer Questions

1. In a tragedy, Aristotle warns that the poet must NOT choose a character who is altogether what?

2. In a tragedy, Aristotle says that the main character cannot be what?

3. When one character realizes that another character has fewer morals than he once thought, what does Aristotle say is happening?

4. Like any art, poetry is defined by Aristotle as what?

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

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