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According to Aristotle's Poetics, which term refers to poetry and more literally 'the poetic art'?
According to Aristotle's Poetics, which term refers to poetry and more literally 'the poetic art'?
What does Aristotle identify as the function shared by verse drama, lyric poetry, and epic?
What does Aristotle identify as the function shared by verse drama, lyric poetry, and epic?
Which genre is primarily concerned with drama according to Aristotle's Poetics?
Which genre is primarily concerned with drama according to Aristotle's Poetics?
What are the three ways in which poetry genres differ according to Aristotle?
What are the three ways in which poetry genres differ according to Aristotle?
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What constitutes the core of the discussion in Aristotle's Poetics?
What constitutes the core of the discussion in Aristotle's Poetics?
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Aristotle's Poetics
- Poiesis: The term used by Aristotle to refer to poetry and the art of making or creating.
- Mimesis: Refers to the function shared by verse drama, lyric poetry, and epic poetry. This means they all imitate reality in some form.
- Drama: The genre of poetry that Aristotle primarily focuses on in his Poetics.
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Differences in Poetic Genres: Poetry genres differ in the following ways:
- Medium: The mode of imitation, such as spoken word, song, or dance.
- Object: The subject matter being imitated, such as people, actions, or life itself.
- Manner: The style and tone used for the imitation.
- Core of the Discussion: The core focus of Poetics is the structure and nature of tragedy, exploring its elements and how they contribute to its effectiveness.
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Test your knowledge of Aristotle's influential work on Greek dramatic theory and literary theory, known as Poetics. Explore the key concepts and ideas presented in this foundational text.
