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 answer is C and D only.

In his seminal 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/pleasurable accessories), he explicitly explains what he means by these accessories. He defines them as language that incorporates rhythm, harmony (or melody), and song.

Let us break down why the specified options are correct:
- C (A language full of rhythm and harmony) is correct because Aristotle identifies rhythm and harmony/melody as intrinsic parts of the pleasurable accessories that embellish the language of tragedy.
- D (A language superadded with song) is correct because song (or music) is another key ornament or accessory that is combined with the spoken words, especially in the choral parts of the tragedy.
- Options A, B, and E do not align with Aristotle's specific definition of these "pleasurable accessories" in the context of the Poetics.

Therefore, the pleasurable accessories refer precisely to rhythm, harmony, and song, making C and D only the correct choice.