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What does the term 'Hight' mean in the context provided?
What does the term 'Hight' mean in the context provided?
- An edifice; a building
- A fortified wall
- A simpleton in plays
- An archaic word for 'was called' (correct)
What was the profession of André, mentioned in the text?
What was the profession of André, mentioned in the text?
- Hero in Dryden's Tyrannic Love
- Court musician
- Dancing-master (correct)
- Character in The Siege of Rhodes
Which character is associated with buskin, according to the text?
Which character is associated with buskin, according to the text?
- John Fletcher (correct)
- Simkin
- John Singleton
- Maximin
What is the significance of 'Pile' as per Johnson's definition?
What is the significance of 'Pile' as per Johnson's definition?
Who attacked Thomas Dekker in The Poetaster, as mentioned in the text?
Who attacked Thomas Dekker in The Poetaster, as mentioned in the text?
Which playwright was famous for his comedies where 'socks' were worn?
Which playwright was famous for his comedies where 'socks' were worn?
What is the main theme of the text Mac Flecknoe?
What is the main theme of the text Mac Flecknoe?
In the context of Mac Flecknoe, what does 'Monarchs must obey' suggest?
In the context of Mac Flecknoe, what does 'Monarchs must obey' suggest?
What is the significance of the line 'In Prose and Verse, was own'd, without dispute' in Mac Flecknoe?
What is the significance of the line 'In Prose and Verse, was own'd, without dispute' in Mac Flecknoe?
What led Flecknoe to consider settling the succession of the state in Mac Flecknoe?
What led Flecknoe to consider settling the succession of the state in Mac Flecknoe?
What made Flecknoe decide that Sh—— should be his successor in Mac Flecknoe?
What made Flecknoe decide that Sh—— should be his successor in Mac Flecknoe?
What is implied by the phrase 'the rest to some faint meaning make pretence' in Mac Flecknoe?
What is implied by the phrase 'the rest to some faint meaning make pretence' in Mac Flecknoe?
What was placed in the King's sinister hand instead of a Ball?
What was placed in the King's sinister hand instead of a Ball?
What is the significance of Poppies being spread over the King's Temples?
What is the significance of Poppies being spread over the King's Temples?
What does the King predict about his son's reign?
What does the King predict about his son's reign?
What does the King wish for his son's Dominion?
What does the King wish for his son's Dominion?
What does the King advise his son to learn?
What does the King advise his son to learn?
What is the implied contrast between the King's wisdom and the common approach of others?
What is the implied contrast between the King's wisdom and the common approach of others?
In the text, who is mentioned as an example of a character charming the Pit?
In the text, who is mentioned as an example of a character charming the Pit?
According to the passage, what is the author's view of 'Sir Formal's oratory'?
According to the passage, what is the author's view of 'Sir Formal's oratory'?
Which character is singled out in the text for being different and not following the author's preferred style?
Which character is singled out in the text for being different and not following the author's preferred style?
What type of writing style does the author encourage in the passage?
What type of writing style does the author encourage in the passage?
Who is mentioned in the text as a negative example when it comes to plays dwindling to farces?
Who is mentioned in the text as a negative example when it comes to plays dwindling to farces?
Which character is described as being unsought but filling Northern Dedications?
Which character is described as being unsought but filling Northern Dedications?
What does the speaker imply about the writing style of Thomas Shadwell?
What does the speaker imply about the writing style of Thomas Shadwell?
How does the speaker describe the effect of the 'Venom' in Thomas Shadwell's writing?
How does the speaker describe the effect of the 'Venom' in Thomas Shadwell's writing?
What does the speaker suggest about Thomas Shadwell's talent in comparison to his own?
What does the speaker suggest about Thomas Shadwell's talent in comparison to his own?
Based on the text, what is the primary criticism directed at Thomas Shadwell's writing style?
Based on the text, what is the primary criticism directed at Thomas Shadwell's writing style?
In what manner does the speaker suggest Thomas Shadwell should pursue recognition in his writing?
In what manner does the speaker suggest Thomas Shadwell should pursue recognition in his writing?
What does the speaker imply about Thomas Shadwell's comedic writing style?
What does the speaker imply about Thomas Shadwell's comedic writing style?
