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What did comedy originally imitate according to Aristotle?
What did comedy originally imitate according to Aristotle?
- 'The actions of meaner persons'
- 'Characters of a lower type' (correct)
- 'Noble actions'
- 'Defect or ugliness in character'
According to Aristotle, what are the two reasons for the emergence of poetry?
According to Aristotle, what are the two reasons for the emergence of poetry?
- Man's instinct for storytelling and the instinct for 'harmony' and rhythm
- Man's instinct for expression and the instinct for observation
- Man's instinct to imitate things and the instinct for 'harmony' and rhythm (correct)
- Man's instinct for imitation and the instinct for observation
What are the two modes of imitation mentioned by Aristotle?
What are the two modes of imitation mentioned by Aristotle?
- Narration and presenting all characters as living
- Narration and speaking in his own person (correct)
- Narration and dialogue
- Speaking in his own person and presenting all characters as living
Which form of poetry evolved from imitating 'noble actions'?
Which form of poetry evolved from imitating 'noble actions'?
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What distinguishes epic poetry from tragedy according to Aristotle?
What distinguishes epic poetry from tragedy according to Aristotle?
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