Aristotle's Views on Poetry and Tragedy Quiz
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What specific form of poetry does Aristotle focus his discussion on?

Aristotle focuses his discussion on tragedy, which uses dramatic form.

What is Aristotle's definition of poetry?

Aristotle defines poetry as a means of mimesis, or imitation, by means of language, rhythm, and harmony.

What emotions does tragedy aim to arouse according to Aristotle?

Tragedy aims to arouse the emotions of pity and fear.

What is the first essential to creating a good tragedy according to Aristotle?

<p>The first essential is that a good tragedy should maintain unity of plot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Aristotle rank the different parts of tragedy?

<p>Aristotle ranks the different parts of tragedy as mythos (plot), character, thought, diction, melody, and spectacle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of poetry according to Aristotle?

<p>Poetry serves as a means of mimesis, or imitation, by means of language, rhythm, and harmony.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Aristotle's discussion on tragedy?

<p>Aristotle's discussion on tragedy focuses on agents who are better than ourselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of tragedy in arousing emotions according to Aristotle?

<p>Tragedy serves to arouse the emotions of pity and fear and to effect a katharsis (catharsis) of these emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first essential to creating a good tragedy according to Aristotle?

<p>The first essential to creating a good tragedy is maintaining unity of plot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the six different parts of tragedy according to Aristotle, ranked in order of importance?

<p>The six different parts of tragedy, ranked in order of importance, are mythos (plot), character, thought, diction, melody, and spectacle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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