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According to Aristotle, poetry is not a form of imitation
According to Aristotle, poetry is not a form of imitation
False
Aristotle gives priority to the characters over the plot in his analysis of tragedy
Aristotle gives priority to the characters over the plot in his analysis of tragedy
False
Aristotle's Poetics served as the foundation of narrative theory in the West for many centuries
Aristotle's Poetics served as the foundation of narrative theory in the West for many centuries
True
Aristotle's Poetics consists of a single book without any lost sections
Aristotle's Poetics consists of a single book without any lost sections
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Aristotle contends that character development is more important than plot in narrative
Aristotle contends that character development is more important than plot in narrative
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According to Aristotle, tragedy has 6 elements or parts that fall under 3 categories
According to Aristotle, tragedy has 6 elements or parts that fall under 3 categories
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For Aristotle, the agents, or characters, are 'imitated' only insofar as they are necessary to the plot
For Aristotle, the agents, or characters, are 'imitated' only insofar as they are necessary to the plot
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Henry James opposed Aristotle's view, contending that character development is equal, if not higher than plot
Henry James opposed Aristotle's view, contending that character development is equal, if not higher than plot
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The form of poetry to which Aristotle devotes the most attention in the Poetics is comedy
The form of poetry to which Aristotle devotes the most attention in the Poetics is comedy
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The organizing of actions into a system is called emplotment according to Aristotle
The organizing of actions into a system is called emplotment according to Aristotle
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Study Notes
Aristotle's Poetics
- Aristotle's Poetics has been the foundation of narrative theory in the West for many centuries.
- The book consists of a single volume without any lost sections.
Tragedy
- Aristotle identifies six elements or parts of tragedy, which fall under three categories.
- He prioritizes character development over plot in narrative.
Character Development
- Aristotle contends that character development is more important than plot.
- According to Aristotle, characters are 'imitated' only insofar as they are necessary to the plot.
Emplotment
- The organizing of actions into a system is called emplotment, as defined by Aristotle.
Perspectives on Character Development
- Henry James opposed Aristotle's view, arguing that character development is equal to, or even higher than, plot.
Focus on Comedy
- Aristotle devotes the most attention to comedy in the Poetics.
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Test your knowledge about Aristotle's Poetics and its influence on narrative theory in the West. Explore the key concepts and ideas from this foundational text in literary criticism.
