Humanities CLEP Prep Practice Exam

A. Denouement refers to the resolution of the plot in a Greek tragedy, not the moment that profoundly affects the protagonist's destiny.

B. Catharsis is the emotional release experienced by the audience after the resolution of the conflict, not the moment that affects the protagonist's destiny.

D. Climax is the highest point of tension and action in the play, but not necessarily the moment that affects the protagonist's destiny. Peripeteia, on the other hand, is a specific term used in Greek tragedy to signify the reversal of the protagonist's fortune and the turning point that shapes their fate. This pivotal moment is crucial to the overall structure and impact of the tragedy.