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In which chapter of Poetics does Aristotle use the word ‘catharsis’ in his definition of tragedy?
1. Chapter IV
2. Chapter VI
3. Chapter III
4. Chapter V
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Aristotle defines tragedy in Chapter VI of his work "Poetics" and mentions the term "catharsis" in this context.
In this chapter, he describes tragedy as "an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude; in language embellished with each kind of artistic ornament, the several kinds being found in separate parts of the play; in the form of action, not of narrative; through pity and fear effecting the proper purgation (catharsis) of these emotions."
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