In what ways does aistotle distinguish the genrees of poetry
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Aristotle was one of the most famous philosophers of all time and his work is mentioned even today.
Question: In what ways does Aristotle distinguish the genres of poetry?
He basically categorized poetry into the following genres
1) EPIC
2)TRAGEDY
3) COMEDY
4) DITHYRAMBIC
5) PHALLIC SONGS
These main genres had further subsets or sub genres.
Epic: This sort of poetry had narratives. It consisted of a central plot. It had multiple characters who was narrated by the poet and it used a one-verse form.
Tragedy/tragic: This was about being serious, this was expressed in action not narrative, it showed emotion of pity and fear as affecting.
Comedy: Representation of human beings in a laughable manner, treating this in contrast to tragedy.
Dithyrambic: It showed the performance of festivals honoring the God "Dionysus". Poetry showing song and dance.
Phallic songs: They developed in early forms during comedy's development. They also are included in joyous dances, for rituals and festivities.