What is the primary focus of Aristotle's 'Poetics'?

Tragic Hero Characteristics and Themes

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1.
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The concept of lyrical poetry
The concept of tragedy
The concept of comedy
The concept of epic poetry
2.
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According to Aristotle, a tragic hero is a character who is:
Neither good nor bad
Completely bad
A mix of good and bad
Completely good
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the first element of an ideal tragic hero?
High social status
Goodness
Hamartia
Peripeteia
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'goodness' mean in the context of a tragic hero?
Being indifferent to moral values
Being worse than the average person
Being better than the average person
Being equal to the average person
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the role of 'goodness' in a tragic hero's character?
To make them indifferent
To make them relatable
To make them superior to the average person
To make them inferior to others
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
From what kind of family does a tragic hero typically come?
A high-status family
A middle-class family
A poor family
An unknown family
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the significance of the hero's high social status?
It makes them more relatable
It makes their downfall more impactful
It makes them invincible
It makes them less important
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