Who is the meaning of the term Peripeteia as used by Aristotle in his Theory of Tragedy ?

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1. What is the meaning of the term Hamartia as used by Aristotle in his Theory of Tragedy ?

   A. Tragic end of the tragedy
   B. Working of fate against the hero
   C. A weak trait in the character of the hero
   D. A strong quality in the character of the hero

2. What is the meaning of the term Anagnorisis as used by Aristotle in his Theory of Tragedy ?

   A. The hero’s recognition of his tragic flaw
   B. The hero’s ignorance about his tragic flaw
   C. The hero’s recognition of his adversary
   D. The hero’s recognition of his tragic end

3. The term Electra Complex has originated from a tragedy entitled Electra. Who is the author of his tragedy ?

   A. Aeschylus
   B. Sophocles
   C. Euripides
   D. Seneca

4. Aristotle discusses the theory of Tragedy in _______________?

   A. Art Poetique
   B. Poetics
   C. Rhetoric
   D. Ars Poetica

5. Aristotle said of chorus in Greek tragedy that_____________?

   A. It is only lyrical songs in the play
   B. It should be regarded as one of the actors
   C. It should make only reports
   D. It should only comment on the action

6. The structure of tragedy according to Aristotle is________________?

   A. Simple
   B. Complex
   C. Loose
   D. Episodic

7. Which of the following concepts does Aristotle consider to be the most important element of a Greek tragedy ?

   A. Plot
   B. Poetic diction
   C. Song composition
   D. Stage design

8. His son Rip, an urchin begotten in his own likeness, promised to inherit the habits, with thåe old clothes of his father. He was generally seen trooping like a colt at his mother’s heels, equipped in a pair of his father’s cast-off galligaskins, which he had much ado to hold up with one hand, as a fine lady does her train in bad weather. What are “galligaskins” ?

   A. Long, wide petticoats
   B. A trench-coat
   C. Loose, wide breeches
   D. Underpants

9. What is the original meaning of the term Hamartia ?

   A. To miss the mark
   B. Sin
   C. Tragic flaw
   D. Flaws

10. In his essay “The Business of Theory,” William Deresiewicz argues which of the following about Terry Eagleton’s book After Theory ?

    A. It offers a strong outline for how theory can be conducted in the 21st century.
    B. It should not be read or considered by any student or scholar.
    C. It offers some valid ideas and critiques, but its author is not entirely trustworthy.
    D. It offers a strong counterpoint to Jacques Derrida’s notion of deconstruction.