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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aristotle say occurs at the beginning of a tragic story?
(a) The foreshadowing of tragic actions.
(b) Simplicity.
(c) The complication.
(d) The unraveling.

2. Artistically, what type of recognition does Aristotle consider to be a serious flaw?
(a) A recurring recognition.
(b) Recognition through divine intervention.
(c) Recognition that is not connected with the flow of the plot.
(d) Recognition that occurs suddenly.

3. In poetry, Aristotle says that in the "Odyssey" recognition comes about how??
(a) Odyssues's nurse recognizes him from his scar.
(b) Penelope recognizes his walk.
(c) None of the answers is correct..
(d) The suitors recognize him by his face.

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

5. Aristotle believes that a poet can turn a complex plot into a simple one by doing what?
(a) Hard work and dedication.
(b) Adding more character flaws.
(c) Eliminating recognition and/or reversal of situation.
(d) Focus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aristotle say the different types of poetry emerged?

2. To Aristotle, what type of recognition is considered superior to any other kind?

3. Why does Aristotle believe that the main character of a tragedy ought to be a certain way?

4. Aristotle explains that actions described in a tragic plot should have certain characteristics. Which one of the following is NOT one of the characteristics that Aristotle identifies?

5. Into how many parts does Aristotle say a language can be divided?

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