The Benefit of a Tragedy, According to Aristotle, Is To

question 56

Multiple Choice

The benefit of a tragedy, according to Aristotle, is to:

• A) purge the audience of unrealistic expectations.
• B) purge the audience of harmful emotions.
• C) put the audience's own troubles in proper perspective.
• D) arouse in the audience the emotions of joy and relief.
• E) allow members of the audience to understand the suffering of others.

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Dogs

Domesticated carnivorous mammals that have been selectively bred for a variety of behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes.

Gray Wolf

A species of canid native to remote areas of North America, Eurasia, and North Africa, known for its role as a top predator in the ecosystem.

Clade

A group of organisms containing a common ancestor and all its descendants; a monophyletic group.

Common Ancestor

The latest common ancestor shared directly by all members in a specific group.