What does Aristotle mean by the phrase “language with pleasurable accessories” in his definition of tragedy?
[A] A language full of pompous vocabulary
[B] An embellished language
[C] A language full of rhythm and harmony
[D] A language superadded with song
[E] Emotive language
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct option is C and D only.

In his famous work Poetics, Aristotle defines tragedy as "an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude; in language embellished with each kind of artistic ornament, the several kinds being found in separate parts of the play."

When Aristotle speaks of "language with pleasurable accessories" (often translated as "embellished language" or language with "artistic ornaments"), he explicitly clarifies what he means by these accessories. He explains that by "language with pleasurable accessories," he means language that possesses rhythm, harmony, and song.

Specifically, the accessories are divided as follows:
1. Rhythm and harmony: These elements are integrated into the spoken or recited parts of the tragedy (corresponding to statement C).
2. Song (or melody): This element is superadded to the choral parts of the tragedy (corresponding to statement D).

Therefore, the phrase refers precisely to "A language full of rhythm and harmony" and "A language superadded with song," making C and D only the correct choice.