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According to Aristotle's Poetics, what is the primary mechanism through which tragedy achieves its emotional effect on the audience?
According to Aristotle's Poetics, what is the primary mechanism through which tragedy achieves its emotional effect on the audience?
- Through the arousal of pity and fear (correct)
- Through the use of narrative
- Through the application of Aristotelian logic
- Through the depiction of moral and ethical dilemmas
What is a key principle of Neoclassicism in literature?
What is a key principle of Neoclassicism in literature?
- The emphasis on emotional expression and personal feeling
- The use of complex, ornate language
- The rejection of classical values and forms
- The application of reason and rational thought (correct)
What is the primary focus of 17th and 18th century revivals in literature?
What is the primary focus of 17th and 18th century revivals in literature?
- The development of realist and naturalist movements
- The revival of classical forms and values (correct)
- The promotion of social and political reform
- The exploration of romantic and emotional themes
What is a key theme in Neoclassical literature?
What is a key theme in Neoclassical literature?
What is a key feature of ancient Greek influences on literature?
What is a key feature of ancient Greek influences on literature?
What is the primary goal of censorship and moral critique in literature?
What is the primary goal of censorship and moral critique in literature?
What is a key aspect of Platonic philosophy and aesthetics?
What is a key aspect of Platonic philosophy and aesthetics?
What is the primary focus of Roman adaptations in literature?
What is the primary focus of Roman adaptations in literature?
What is a key principle of Aristotelian philosophy and aesthetics?
What is a key principle of Aristotelian philosophy and aesthetics?
What is the primary goal of 17th and 18th century revivals in literature?
What is the primary goal of 17th and 18th century revivals in literature?
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