diction, song, spectacle, & catharsis
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Diction, Song, Spectacle, & Catharsis . By: Diego Ugalde & Veronica Harris. Diction. Diction. Meaning: “the expression of the meaning in words” Proper & appropriate to the plot, characters, and end of the tragedy The expression of feeling in words. Stylistic elements of tragedy . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
DICTION, SONG, SPECTACLE, & CATHARSIS
By: Diego Ugalde & Veronica Harris
DICTION
Diction Meaning: “the expression of the meaning in
words”
Proper & appropriate to the plot, characters, and end of the tragedy
The expression of feeling in words
Stylistic elements of tragedy
1. Clear2. Great usage of proper words3. Words are appropriate to the character4. Writing is metaphorical (in high level)5. Uses figures of speech
Art of Delivery Usage of:
1. Commands & statements2. Prayers3. Threats4. Questions & answers
SONG
Musical element of the chorus
Regarded as one of the actors- Helps unite the plot
Little to the subject
Sung as mere interludes
Introducing choral interlude- not different from transferring a
speech
SPECTACLE
Least connected to Literature
Recognizes the emotional attraction
Forms a unity in two ways1. Signifying one thing2. Consisting of several parts linked
together
Depends more on the machinist than the poet
Poets that relied heavily on Spectacle were shallow and their writing was weak
CATHARSIS
End of the tragedy
Has generated considerable debate
Meaning- “purging”- medical metaphor
“Aesthetic Pleasure” is proper to tragedy
Tragedy creates pity and fear in order to help you get rid of these feelings in excess