The Purging of the Emotions of Pity and Fear by Experiencing

question 17

Multiple Choice

The purging of the emotions of pity and fear by experiencing them vicariously in a theatrical context is known as

• A) mimesis.
• B) catharsis.
• C) representation.
• D) dissonance.

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