Aristotle's Elements of Tragedy

According to Aristotle, what is the highest form of drama?

•  Comedy

• Satire
  

• Tragedy
  

• 1.  Farce

Aristotle defines tragedy as "the imitation of an action that is serious and also has magnitude and is complete in itself." What does "magnitude" mean in this context?

• Large size

• Great importance
  

• Loudness

• Complexity

What does Aristotle mean by a tragedy being "complete in itself"?

• The play should be very long.
  

• The play must stick to one main issue.

•  The play needs a clear beginning, middle, and end.
  

• 1. The audience should not be confused.

In ancient Greek tragedy, what was the role of the chorus?

• To perform the main action of the play.

• To comment on the action of the play.

• To provide comic relief.
  

• To sing the entire play.

Aristotle states that a tragedy should be "in a dramatic rather than narrative form." What does this imply?

• The story should be told by a narrator.
  

• The story must be acted out.

• The play should include many descriptions.

• 1.  The plot should be very complex.

What emotions should incidents in a tragedy arouse in the audience?

• Joy and excitement
  

• Anger and frustration

•  Pity and fear

• 1.  Surprise and wonder

What is "catharsis" in the context of Aristotle's definition of tragedy?

•  A feeling of sadness

• A purging or cleansing of emotions

• A moment of confusion
  

• 1.  A sense of relief

Which of the following is NOT one of Aristotle's six main elements of tragedy?

• Plot

•  Character
  

•  Setting

• 1.  Diction

Which of Aristotle's elements of tragedy is considered the
least important among the six?

• Plot

• Character

• Spectacle

• 1. Thought

"Thought" in a tragedy refers to:

• The emotional state of the audience.

•  The power of saying what should be said at each moment of the plot.
  

• The playwright's personal opinions.
  

• The deepest meaning of the play.