Evolution of English Prose

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Who is considered the author of the first English classic of serious prose?

  • Robert Greene
  • Thomas Nashe
  • Richard Hooker (correct)
  • John Lyly

Which prose style was developed by John Lyly during the 16th century?

  • Romantic style
  • Satirical style
  • Serious style
  • Euphemistic style (correct)

Which genre flourished during the 16th century alongside romances and Elizabethan pamphlets?

  • Biographies
  • Drama
  • Poetry
  • Sermon writing (correct)

Who was known for producing Elizabethan pamphlets with a satirical style and unformed structure?

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What marked the prose of the 17th century?

<p>Interest in scientific details and observation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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