Question

Catharsis is _____. an illness like melancholia the cleansing of emotions by art a type of verse a rhyme scheme

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is B. the cleansing of emotions by art.

Explanation:

The word Catharsis comes from the Greek word katharsis and has the meaning of   "cleansing" and "purification" of emotions and especially pity and fear through art.  So, option B is the most suitable answer to define what is the word Catharsis. The other options do not have a relation to it.

Answer 2

Catharsis is the cleansing of emotions by art.

So your answer would be B).