This document discusses Aristotle's six elements of tragedy according to his work Poetics. It provides details on each element: plot, which Aristotle called the "soul of tragedy"; characters, which must be lifelike and true to human nature; song, which was an important part of Greek drama; diction, or choice of words and metaphors; thought, shown through what characters say; and spectacle, the overall visual appearance and effects on stage. The document provides examples for each element and notes they contribute to the overall tragedy based on Aristotle's theories.