Multiple choice

Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given foreign expression.

Catharsis

  1. authority

  2. purification

  3. hiding place

  4. brevity
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Catharsis refers to the purification or purging of emotions, especially through art, literature, or dramatic performance. The term comes from Aristotle's Poetics, where it describes the emotional release experienced by audience members watching tragedy. 'Purification' is the closest synonym among the options, capturing the essence of emotional cleansing.

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