Aristotle's Poetics Claims That the Purpose of Tragedy Is to

question 15

Multiple Choice

Aristotle's Poetics claims that the purpose of tragedy is to

• A)bring about catharsis.
• B)entertain.
• C)provide civic spectacle.
• D)supplement religious rites.

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