Question

Which of these is NOT an element of tragedy?

• A. Melody
• B. Unity of time
• C. Character
• D. Thought

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Unity of time

According to Aristotle, the six elements of tragedy are:

• Plot: The structure of the incidents, which Aristotle considered the soul of a tragedy 

• Character: The characters in the tragedy 

• Thought: The ideas and concepts in the tragedy 

• Diction: The language used in the tragedy 

• Song: The music or other auditory elements in the tragedy 

• Spectacle: The visual or auditory elements in the tragedy, such as scenes, costumes, and settings