Question

in paragraph 4, the example above is used to support a main point in order to show that to support the idea that —
a watching a technical tragedy can be threatening
b watching a fictional tragedy can be rewarding
c tragic movies are the best kind of movies
d tragic movies should be watched alone

Explanation:

The question asks what the example of watching a sad movie supports. Paragraph 4 explains that catharsis is the relief and satisfaction felt after watching a tragic story where you know the bad outcome. This means engaging with fictional tragedy leads to a positive, meaningful emotional release. Option A is incorrect because the example focuses on the satisfying relief, not devastation. Options C and D are not addressed in the text as the point of the example.

Answer:

B. watching a fictional tragedy can be rewarding