What are the six elements in Aristotle's Poetics? Select a play that you have seen recently and demonstrate how each of these elements could be used to discuss the production of that play

What will be an ideal response?


The six elements are plot, character, thought, diction, spectacle, and song.

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A culture is best defined by

A. the collective worldview shared by its members. B. the complex identities of individuals. C. how individuals make and listen to music. D. spirituality in music.

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The Great Pyramids at Giza were built with massive blocks and __________

a. later carved out b. have suffered much damage from vandalism c. surfaced with marble d. surfaced with granite e. surfaced with fine limestone

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The two main types of architecture during the Medieval period were...

A. government buildings and public buildings. B. monasteries and cathedrals. C. religious structures and castles/fortresses. D. castles and fortresses.

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Film analysis reduces film art to rational and manageable proportions.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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