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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the poet takes the appropriate steps in developing plot, Aristotle explains that the poet is much more likely to do what?
(a) Have more consistencies in the plot.
(b) Have a strong beginning.
(c) Have a strong ending.
(d) Choose great characters.

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

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

4. According to Aristotle, a great plot consists of an action that almost occurs, but doesn't because of what?
(a) The main character thwarts evil actions.
(b) Reversal of Situation.
(c) A discovery by the character.
(d) Irony.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aristotle consider to be the most tragic event?

2. What does Aristotle say that a well-crafted tragedy has?

3. What does Aristotle identify as the foundation of good poetry writing?

4. What reason does Aristotle give for Homer excluding many things that Odysseus does on his voyage home in the "Odyssey"?

5. What two things does Aristotle require to be present in a well-written story?

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