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According to Aristotle, which device is not an element of drama?

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According to Aristotle, tragedy has six main elements: plot, character, diction, thought, spectacle (scenic effect), and song (music), of which the first two are primary. Does this help?

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The best answer to the question: According to Aristotle, which device is not an element of drama, would be: iambic pentameter.

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In his work "Poetics" Aristotle defined the elements that made part of drama. These elements were six in total, although two of them could usually be merged into one, which is why it is usually considered as five elements. These elements were: Thematic idea, or thought, the plot, which was the most important of all the elements, characters, language and music. These elements put together were the basis of well-written, and well thought-out dramas. However, one element that Aristotle does not mention in his list, is iambic pentameter, which is a rhyming style in poetry.

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