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UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2025 (Model questions) Question 5

Question 5

Drama: General

The term for the emotional purging or cleansing experienced by the audience in a tragedy is

  1. A.Hamartia
  2. B.Catharsis
  3. C.Hubris
  4. D.Foreshadowing
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Answer: B (Catharsis)

Explanation

Aristotle called the release of pity and fear felt by the audience catharsis.