Question

which story premise is most clearly a classic tragedy? a. sashas fans stop supporting her art because of her growing ego. b. heavy rains flood a musicians basement, ruining his equipment. c. a comedian enjoys great success, but offstage he often feels lonely. d. jesse tries his best to restore an old car, but the thing wont run.

Explanation:

A classic tragedy often involves a downfall due to a character - flaw. In option A, Sasha's growing ego (a character - flaw) leads to the loss of her fans' support, which is a form of downfall. In option B, it's an external natural event (flood). In option C, the loneliness is more of an internal state not directly related to a downfall caused by a character - flaw. In option D, it's a failure in a task without a clear character - flaw leading to a major downfall.

Answer:

A. Sasha's fans stop supporting her art because of her growing ego