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What does the term 'tragedy' originally mean?
What does the term 'tragedy' originally mean?
- Serious matter
- Heroic individual
- Goat-song (correct)
- Sorrowful event
According to Aristotle, what is the protagonist of a tragedy in literature?
According to Aristotle, what is the protagonist of a tragedy in literature?
- Purely evil character
- Supporting villain
- Noble hero (correct)
- Comic relief
What characteristic does a tragic character not need according to Aristotle?
What characteristic does a tragic character not need according to Aristotle?
- Tragic flaw
- Purely evil traits
- Purely good qualities (correct)
- Noble virtues
How does Aristotle describe the plot in a tragedy drama?
How does Aristotle describe the plot in a tragedy drama?
What feeling does the tragedy aim to create in the audience, according to Aristotle?
What feeling does the tragedy aim to create in the audience, according to Aristotle?
How does a tragedy differ from comedy in terms of handling serious matters?
How does a tragedy differ from comedy in terms of handling serious matters?
In real life, how is the term 'tragedy' commonly used compared to its use in drama?
In real life, how is the term 'tragedy' commonly used compared to its use in drama?
What is a key characteristic of a tragedy's effect on a tragic hero?
What is a key characteristic of a tragedy's effect on a tragic hero?
Why must a tragic hero have something to lose in a tragedy?
Why must a tragic hero have something to lose in a tragedy?
What is the significance of the term 'catharsis' in relation to ancient Greek tragedies?
What is the significance of the term 'catharsis' in relation to ancient Greek tragedies?
Why did ancient Greeks believe that watching tragedies was beneficial for society?
Why did ancient Greeks believe that watching tragedies was beneficial for society?
What distinguishes a tragedy from a comedy in terms of their endings?
What distinguishes a tragedy from a comedy in terms of their endings?
Why is Oedipus considered a tragic hero in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Why is Oedipus considered a tragic hero in 'Oedipus Rex'?
'Hamlet' is considered one of the greatest tragedies due to which key element?
'Hamlet' is considered one of the greatest tragedies due to which key element?
'What makes modern tragic heroes different from those in ancient Greek tragedies?
'What makes modern tragic heroes different from those in ancient Greek tragedies?
