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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the context of poetry, Aristotle explains that rhythm is used in the form of a what?
(a) Mysterious undertone.
(b) Meter.
(c) Specific beat.
(d) Harmony.

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

3. When does Aristotle feel that deviation from reality is justified?
(a) When a story needs poetic charm.
(b) When the poem lacks rhythm.
(c) When there is good reason for the deviation.
(d) When history alone is not interesting enough.

4. According to Aristotle, why could tragedy be classified as less refined than epic poetry?
(a) Tragedy uses more metaphors than epic poetry.
(b) It would never be considered less refined.
(c) Tragedy is much longer than epic poetry.
(d) Because of the embellishments of the on-stage performance component.

5. What example does Aristotle use to demonstrate his point of epic vs. tragedy formats?
(a) Homer's "Iliad".
(b) His own personal work.
(c) The failures of many poets who attempted to make an epic poem a tragedy.
(d) The success of many poets who attempted to make an epic poem a tragedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. As for writing style, what risk does Aristotle believe the poet runs when he uses an excessive amount of metaphors?

2. In how many ways does Aristotle say the method of imitation can differ?

3. Aristotle says that storytelling with episodic plots is to be favored by whom?

4. How does Aristotle characterize tragedies with happy endings?

5. What are the ways Aristotle explains in regard to how poets differ in their representation of the object?

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