Aristotle Poetics 1450a1- Flashcards

1
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ἡ ὄψις

A

appearance, aspect

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εἰσὶν δὲ κατὰ μὲν τὰ ἤθη ποιοί τινες, κατὰ δὲ τὰς πράξεις εὐδαίμονες ἢ τοὐναντίον

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it is from the character that has some qualities, but through actions that they are happy or the opposite.

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3
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συμπεριλαμβάνω

A

included

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4
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ὁ γραφεύς

A

painter

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5
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πέπονθεν

A

pf 3rdsg πάσχω

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6
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ὁ ἠθόγραφος

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painter of character

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7
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ἡ γραφή

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rep. by means of lines
painting, writing, drawing etc

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8
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ἐάν τις ἐφεξῆς θῇ ῥήσεις ἠθικὰς καὶ λέξει καὶ διανοίᾳ εὖ πεποιημένας

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if someone places in a row speeches of character and makes the diction and thought well

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9
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χράω

A

procliam
m/p: use, lack

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10
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ἐφεξῆς adv

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in a row

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11
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ψυχαγωγέω

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evoke, conjure up

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12
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αἵ τε περιπέτειαι καὶ [35] ἀναγνωρίσεις

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which are reversals and recognition

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13
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παραπλήσιος

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similar, nearly resembling

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14
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χύδην adv

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without order/system, indiscriminately

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15
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ἐναλείφω

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(here) paint

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16
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το φάρμακον

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drug (good or bad); dye, paint, colour

17
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ἡ εἰκών

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image, likeness, semblance

18
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ἡ προαίρεσις

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choice, plan, motive

19
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προαιρέω

A

prefer, choose to do

20
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καθόλου

A

on the whole, generally

21
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ἡ ἑρμηνεία

A

interpretation, explanation

22
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ἡ ὀνομασία

A

name; language, expression

23
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ὁ ἔμμετρος

A

metre, verse

24
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τῶν δὲ λοιπῶν ἡ μελοποιία μέγιστον τῶν ἡδυσμάτων

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of the remaining, lyric poetry is the greatest of seasoning (embellishment, finery)

25
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ψυχαγωγικός

A

attractive, persuasive

26
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ἡ δὲ ὄψις ψυχαγωγικὸν μέν, ἀτεχνότατον δὲ καὶ ἥκιστα οἰκεῖον τῆς ποιητικῆς

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while spectacle is pleasing, it is unskillful and belongs least to poetry.

27
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ὁ σκευοποιός

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maker of masks and other stage-properties

28
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ἡ ἀπεργασία

A

finishing off, completing, execution, workmanship

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