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What specific form of poetry does Aristotle focus his discussion on?
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?
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?
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?
What is the first essential to creating a good tragedy according to Aristotle?
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How does Aristotle rank the different parts of tragedy?
How does Aristotle rank the different parts of tragedy?
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What is the purpose of poetry according to Aristotle?
What is the purpose of poetry according to Aristotle?
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What is the main focus of Aristotle's discussion on tragedy?
What is the main focus of Aristotle's discussion on tragedy?
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What is the role of tragedy in arousing emotions according to Aristotle?
What is the role of tragedy in arousing emotions according to Aristotle?
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What is the first essential to creating a good tragedy according to Aristotle?
What is the first essential to creating a good tragedy according to Aristotle?
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What are the six different parts of tragedy according to Aristotle, ranked in order of importance?
What are the six different parts of tragedy according to Aristotle, ranked in order of importance?
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