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Which of these is NOT an element of tragedy?

AMelody

BUnity of time

CCharacter

DThought

Answer:

B. Unity of time

Read Explanation:

According to Aristotle, the six elements of tragedy are:

  • Plot: The structure of the incidents, which Aristotle considered the soul of a tragedy 

  • Character: The characters in the tragedy 

  • Thought: The ideas and concepts in the tragedy 

  • Diction: The language used in the tragedy 

  • Song: The music or other auditory elements in the tragedy 

  • Spectacle: The visual or auditory elements in the tragedy, such as scenes, costumes, and settings 


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