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According to Aristotle's Poetics, how has the dramatic mode been contrasted?
According to Aristotle's Poetics, how has the dramatic mode been contrasted?
The dramatic mode has been contrasted with the epic and the lyrical modes ever since Aristotle's Poetics (c. 335 BC).
What is the origin of the term 'drama'?
What is the origin of the term 'drama'?
The term 'drama' comes from a Greek word meaning 'deed' or 'act' (Classical Greek: δρᾶμα, drâma), which is derived from 'I do' (Classical Greek: δράω, dráō).
What do the two masks associated with drama represent?
What do the two masks associated with drama represent?
The two masks associated with drama represent the traditional generic division between comedy and tragedy.
In a more narrow sense, what does 'drama' refer to?
In a more narrow sense, what does 'drama' refer to?
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Who is the author of the tragedy Macbeth?
Who is the author of the tragedy Macbeth?
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What was the standard term for dramas in English until William Shakespeare's time?
What was the standard term for dramas in English until William Shakespeare's time?
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When is it thought that Macbeth was first performed?
When is it thought that Macbeth was first performed?
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What prophecy does Macbeth receive from a trio of witches?
What prophecy does Macbeth receive from a trio of witches?
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What source did Shakespeare use for the story of Macbeth?
What source did Shakespeare use for the story of Macbeth?
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What psychological effects does Macbeth experience as a result of his political ambition?
What psychological effects does Macbeth experience as a result of his political ambition?
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