According to your Lecture on Writing about Theatre, when it comes to the arts Aristotle's view of the world meant ____.

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The question asks about Aristotle's view on art, specifically in the context of a lecture on theatre. It presents multiple-choice answers related to his philosophical stance.

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That a drama is a double lie being an imitation of an imitation.

That a drama is a double lie being an imitation of an imitation.

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That a drama is a double lie being an imitation of an imitation.

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Aristotle's 'Poetics' emphasizes the concept of art, especially drama, as a mimicry or imitation of reality. This reflects the idea that drama represents events and characters, creating a form of reality derived from another, which fits the notion of it being an imitation of an imitation.

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A common mistake is misinterpreting Aristotle's views on imitation, assuming it focuses solely on form rather than the broader concept of mimicking reality.

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