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Unilorin Post-UTME Literature in English 2022 (Model questions) Question 10

Question 10

Drama: General

Catharsis is an element of ________.

  1. A.comedy
  2. B.tragedy
  3. C.burlesque
  4. D.farce
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Answer: B (tragedy)

Explanation

Aristotle described catharsis, the release of pity and fear in the audience, as the effect of tragedy.