According to your handout on Aristotle's Poetics and Writing about the Theatre, Aristotle believed that all arts differed from each other in three distinct ways. What are those thr... According to your handout on Aristotle's Poetics and Writing about the Theatre, Aristotle believed that all arts differed from each other in three distinct ways. What are those three things that distinguish them from each other?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the three distinct ways Aristotle believed that all arts differed from each other, as discussed in his works. It is necessary to recall specific concepts from Aristotle's Poetics and related literature.
Answer
Means, objects, and manner of imitation
The final answer is Means, objects, and manner of imitation.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Means, objects, and manner of imitation.
More Information
Aristotle identified these three distinctions as key elements that differentiate forms of art through their expression and interpretation.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing Aristotle's specific distinctions with general aspects of art like ethos, pathos, and logos.
Sources
- Poetics (Aristotle) - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Studying Aristotle's “Poetics” — Part 3: Medium, Objects, Manner - gointothestory.blcklst.com
- [PDF] The Poetics of Aristotle, by Aristotle - amherst.edu
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