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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In poetry, Aristotle says that in the "Odyssey" recognition comes about how??
2. Aristotle teaches that the beginning of a well-written tragedy starts at what point?
3. Like any art, poetry is defined by Aristotle as what?
4. When a poet simply straightforwardly describes the events as they happen, what method does Aristotle say the poet is using?
5. In order for a plot to be truly effective in achieving the desired emotional response from its readers or audience, Aristotle says that the poet must do what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Aristotle say about the the beginning and end of a tragic plot?
2. According to Aristotle, different types of poetry emerge from the personalities of different types of men. What are two examples Aristotle gives in relationship to personality of men and types of poetry?
3. How does Aristotle classify or divide actions? Explain.
4. Whom does Aristotle say favors episodic, as opposed to epic, storytelling and why?
5. How does Aristotle define comedy as a type of poetry?
6. According to Aristotle, how does the method of imitation differ?
7. Is the unity of plot the same as the unity of a character's actions? Explain.
8. What are two reasons Aristotle says that men are drawn to write poetry?
9. What does Aristotle say about the actions described in a tragic plot?
10. What does Aristotle say the goal of tragedy is and how does he say good poetry accomplish this goal?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Based on Aristotle's "Poetics", how does poetry differ from history according to Aristotle? Why is poetry considered a higher pursuit than history to Aristotle? How does Aristotle define the "laws of probability and necessity"?
Essay Topic 2
Aristotle teaches that the plot device of recognition can be divided into several kinds.
1) What types of recognition exist in tragedy?
2) What is the most effective form of recognition and why?
3) What is the least effective form of recognition and why?
Essay Topic 3
Based on Aristotle's teachings, with what type of actions does tragedy concern itself? How does tragedy accomplish its goals of inspiring certain emotions in the audience? What is the foundation of good poetry writing according to Aristotle?
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