Question

According to Aristotle, tragedy is an imitation of:

• A. Life as it is
• B. An action that is serious and complete
• C. Characters in conflict
• D. Historical events

Answer 1

Answer:

B. An action that is serious and complete

According to Aristotle, tragedy is an imitation of a serious, complete, and significant action. He believed that tragedy should be presented through drama, not narrative, and that it should evoke pity and fear to achieve catharsis.