Catharsis refers to the term_______________?
Correct answer: D. arouse of pity and fear
- A. characters in play
- B. animals in play
- C. sympathy to others
- D. arouse of pity and fear
Explanation
In Aristotle’s theory of tragedy, catharsis is the arousal and subsequent purification or release of pity and fear. It is an emotional effect on the audience, not a type of character or animal.
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