Question

Which of the following elements in a literary selection would help identify a passage as a tragedy rather than another genre of fiction?
-contains a couplet
-the protagonist dies
-written to be performed
-focuses on human weakness

Answer 1

Focuses on human weakness

Answer 2

Answer:

The protagonist dies.

Explanation:

A tragedy has a hero or heroine who suffers a downfall because of human frailty. The main character or protagonist in a tragedy is noble and endures his or her final fate with bravery. This usually means that by the end of the story, the main protagonist dies, and the audience has a sense of concern over the protagonist.

Also, this is very late. I had just stumbled upon it today and decided to put the correct answer.