In Aristotle's Theory of Tragedy, what does the term 'Peripeteia' signify?

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A reversal of the hero’s luck from misfortune to successA reversal of the hero’s luck from success to misfortuneThe hero’s fortune remaining unchangedThe hero’s fortune experiencing ups and downsNone of the above

Explanation

Peripeteia refers to a sudden reversal in the protagonist's circumstances, specifically a shift from a state of good fortune to bad fortune, which is a key element in Aristotle's concept of tragedy.