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What emotional effect does catharsis aim to produce in the audience?

ATerror and hatred

BRelief and purification

CConfusion and guilt

DBoredom and detachment

Answer:

B. Relief and purification

Read Explanation:

Catharsis provides a safe outlet for emotional tension by purifying feelings of pity and fear, resulting in pleasurable emotional release.


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