Question 1

When we read a parable such as Kafka's, we are drawn deeper into reality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following is not an element of a tragedy, according to Aristotle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plot. 
B)  Spectacle. 
C)  Historical accuracy. 
D)  Character. 
A)  Plot. 
B)  Spectacle. 
C)  Historical accuracy. 
D)  Character. C

Question 3

According to Socrates, tragic poetry arouses

Accepted Answer

A)  Dead spirits. 
B)  Passionate verse. 
C)  Rational calculation. 
D)  Passions that should be restrained. 
A)  Dead spirits. 
B)  Passionate verse. 
C)  Rational calculation. 
D)  Passions that should be restrained. D

Question 4

According to Aristotle, the way that the actors are portrayed on stage is the most important part of a tragedy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The most important element of a tragedy, in Aristotle's view, is

Accepted Answer

A)  Plot. 
B)  Spectacle. 
C)  Historical accuracy. 
D)  Character. 
A)  Plot. 
B)  Spectacle. 
C)  Historical accuracy. 
D)  Character.

Question 6

According to Aristotle, the formative elements of tragedy include

Accepted Answer

A)  Melody. 
B)  Diction. 
C)  Thought. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Melody. 
B)  Diction. 
C)  Thought. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 7

Consider whether Walton's view could explain your own experience of watching a scary movie. Explain how well (or poorly) it does so.

Accepted Answer

Walton's view of fiction as make-believe

Question 8

How does Walton explain Charles's response to the slime? Do you find it persuasive? Explain.

Accepted Answer

In "Frankenstein," Walton explains Charl

Question 9

According to Aristotle, the finest form of tragic plot involves a good man passing from happiness to misery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Walton thinks that the traditional view

Accepted Answer

A)  Is better. 
B)  Discounts the value of fiction. 
C)  Requires us to have false beliefs. 
D)  Is entirely reasonable. 
A)  Is better. 
B)  Discounts the value of fiction. 
C)  Requires us to have false beliefs. 
D)  Is entirely reasonable.

Question 11

Can you think of a contemporary book or movie that challenges Aristotle's view? Explain the work and the challenge it poses.

Accepted Answer

One contemporary book that challenges Ar

Question 12

According to McFague, Kafka's parable

Accepted Answer

A)  Interprets us. 
B)  Is interpreted by us. 
C)  Can be understood by means of aesthetic concepts. 
D)  Has an objective meaning. 
A)  Interprets us. 
B)  Is interpreted by us. 
C)  Can be understood by means of aesthetic concepts. 
D)  Has an objective meaning.

Question 13

How does a parable intensify, or draw you deeper into, everyday reality, according to McFague?

Accepted Answer

According to McFague, a parable intensif

Question 14

According to Socrates, the carpenter creates a perfectly real bed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Metaphorical language

Accepted Answer

A)  Takes us into a surreal world. 
B)  Takes us deeper into reality. 
C)  Causes a shift in our perspective. 
D)  Both b and c 
A)  Takes us into a surreal world. 
B)  Takes us deeper into reality. 
C)  Causes a shift in our perspective. 
D)  Both b and c

Question 16

What are the six elements of a tragedy, according to Aristotle? Which does he think is most important, and why? Do you agree?

Accepted Answer

good essay will:
State and describe each

Question 17

Aristotle claims that simple plots are best.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to McFague, Kafka's parable can be interpreted autobiographically, psychologically, or theologically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Walton draws an analogy between

Accepted Answer

A)  Children and slime. 
B)  Reading a novel and playing make-believe. 
C)  Playing make-believe and flying on a plane. 
D)  Acting in a play and fighting slime. 
A)  Children and slime. 
B)  Reading a novel and playing make-believe. 
C)  Playing make-believe and flying on a plane. 
D)  Acting in a play and fighting slime.

Question 20

Socrates claims that the artist knows nothing about what he or she represents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When we read a parable such as Kafka's, we are drawn deeper into reality.

Which of the following is not an element of a tragedy, according to Aristotle?

According to Socrates, tragic poetry arouses

According to Aristotle, the way that the actors are portrayed on stage is the most important part of a tragedy.

The most important element of a tragedy, in Aristotle's view, is

According to Aristotle, the formative elements of tragedy include

Consider whether Walton's view could explain your own experience of watching a scary movie. Explain how well (or poorly) it does so.

How does Walton explain Charles's response to the slime? Do you find it persuasive? Explain.

According to Aristotle, the finest form of tragic plot involves a good man passing from happiness to misery.

Walton thinks that the traditional view

Can you think of a contemporary book or movie that challenges Aristotle's view? Explain the work and the challenge it poses.

According to McFague, Kafka's parable

How does a parable intensify, or draw you deeper into, everyday reality, according to McFague?

According to Socrates, the carpenter creates a perfectly real bed.

Metaphorical language

What are the six elements of a tragedy, according to Aristotle? Which does he think is most important, and why? Do you agree?

Aristotle claims that simple plots are best.

According to McFague, Kafka's parable can be interpreted autobiographically, psychologically, or theologically.

Walton draws an analogy between

Socrates claims that the artist knows nothing about what he or she represents.

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When we read a parable such as Kafka's, we are drawn deeper into reality.

Which of the following is not an element of a tragedy, according to Aristotle?

According to Socrates, tragic poetry arouses

According to Aristotle, the way that the actors are portrayed on stage is the most important part of a tragedy.

The most important element of a tragedy, in Aristotle's view, is

According to Aristotle, the formative elements of tragedy include

Consider whether Walton's view could explain your own experience of watching a scary movie. Explain how well (or poorly) it does so.

How does Walton explain Charles's response to the slime? Do you find it persuasive? Explain.

According to Aristotle, the finest form of tragic plot involves a good man passing from happiness to misery.

Walton thinks that the traditional view

Can you think of a contemporary book or movie that challenges Aristotle's view? Explain the work and the challenge it poses.

According to McFague, Kafka's parable

How does a parable intensify, or draw you deeper into, everyday reality, according to McFague?

According to Socrates, the carpenter creates a perfectly real bed.

Metaphorical language

What are the six elements of a tragedy, according to Aristotle? Which does he think is most important, and why? Do you agree?

Aristotle claims that simple plots are best.

According to McFague, Kafka's parable can be interpreted autobiographically, psychologically, or theologically.

Walton draws an analogy between

Socrates claims that the artist knows nothing about what he or she represents.

What Is Philosophy

The Elements of Argument

Knowing Vs Thinking

Mind

Free Will

Identity

God

Moral Theory

Moral Problems

Society

Social Justice

The Meaning of Life

Asian Outlooks

Filters