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What is William Congreve generally considered the master of?
What is William Congreve generally considered the master of?
- British tragedy
- British literature
- British comedy of manners (correct)
- British drama
Who was a fellow student of William Congreve at Trinity College in Dublin?
Who was a fellow student of William Congreve at Trinity College in Dublin?
- John Dryden
- Samuel Johnson
- Alexander Pope
- Jonathan Swift (correct)
What was the receptions of Congreve's play 'The Way of the World' in 1700?
What was the receptions of Congreve's play 'The Way of the World' in 1700?
- It was poorly received (correct)
- It was not performed
- It was a huge success
- It was moderately received
Who is the witty gentleman in the play 'The Way of the World'?
Who is the witty gentleman in the play 'The Way of the World'?
What is the occupation of the author of the commendatory verses in the play 'The Way of the World'?
What is the occupation of the author of the commendatory verses in the play 'The Way of the World'?
In which year was 'The Way of the World' written?
In which year was 'The Way of the World' written?
What is implied about Congreve's writing style?
What is implied about Congreve's writing style?
What is the effect of the speaker's description of the wounded Frenchman?
What is the effect of the speaker's description of the wounded Frenchman?
What does the speaker suggest about the relationship between the player and the world?
What does the speaker suggest about the relationship between the player and the world?
How does the speaker describe the effect of the Mourning Bride's moan?
How does the speaker describe the effect of the Mourning Bride's moan?
What is the speaker's advice to the Earl of Montague?
What is the speaker's advice to the Earl of Montague?
Why does Richard Steele dedicate the comedy to the Earl of Montague?
Why does Richard Steele dedicate the comedy to the Earl of Montague?
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