Mock 2015 Flashcards by Arthur Griffiths | Brainscape

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Catharsis

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A purifying or figurative CLEANSING OF THE EMOTIONS, especially pity and fear

Aristotle - effect of tragic drama on an audience.

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Catalyst

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Something which causes an important event to happen

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Hubris

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excessive pride or self-confidence.

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