The soul of tragedy, according to Aristotle is
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A.
Character
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B.
Plot
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C.
Diction
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D.
Spectacle
Correct Answer:
B. Plot
Explanation:
The correct answer is Plot. In his seminal work Poetics, Aristotle identifies the plot, or "muthos," as the most essential element and the very soul of a tragedy. He argues that tragedy is primarily an imitation of action and life, rather than of individual characters, making the structured arrangement of incidents the fundamental foundation upon which the emotional impact and moral purpose of the play are built.
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