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