How does paragraph 1 contribute to the development of ideas in the article/passage?
A. It captures the reader’s attention by making the topic of the text seem relatable to the experience of the reader.
B. It summarizes the central idea of the text: that poets should avoid constructing complicated plot lines when crafting a work of tragedy.
C. It introduces the purpose of the subsequent paragraphs: to advise writers on the components of an ideal tragedy.
D. It summarizes central ideas relating to how poets construct plot as described in earlier parts of the book (not included in this excerpt).
3. PART A: What does the word “spectacle” most closely mean as it is used in paragraph 2?
A. Tragic hardship or misfortune
B. Success as the result of deceit or foul play
C. A boring or mundane story
D. A dramatic scene often involving scandal
4. PART B: Which phrase from the paragraph best supports the answer to Part A?
A. “change of fortune”
B. “prosperity to adversity”
C. “moves neither pity nor fear”
D. “merely shocks us”