Understanding Dramatic Poesy

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What is the implication of the statement that Dramatic Poesy 'had time enough, reckoning from Thespis to Aristophanes, to be born, to grow up, and to flourish in Maturity'?

That Dramatic Poesy has had a slow development.

That Dramatic Poesy has been perfected over time. (correct)

That Dramatic Poesy has reached its peak in ancient times.

That Dramatic Poesy started suddenly with Aristophanes.

According to the passage, what is the relationship between modern playwrights and the Ancients?

Modern playwrights have surpassed the Ancients.

Modern playwrights have abandoned the traditions of the Ancients.

Modern playwrights are inferior to the Ancients. (correct)

Modern playwrights are equal to the Ancients.

What is the function of the 'Rules' mentioned in the passage?

To innovate new forms of drama.

To discard traditional forms of drama.

To restrict the creativity of playwrights.

To guide the practice of drama. (correct)

What is the tone of the passage towards modern playwrights?

Critical. Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's attitude towards the contribution of the Ancients to drama?

The author acknowledges the Ancients' significant contribution. Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the statement that modern playwrights have 'added nothing of our own, except we have the confidence to say our wit is better'?

Modern playwrights have not improved upon the Ancients. Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the three unities that should be observed in every regular play?

Des Trois Unites Signup and view all the answers

According to Corneille, what is the primary requirement for a complete action in a play?

That it is subservient to the great one Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author criticize modern plays?

Because they do not follow the rules of the ancients Signup and view all the answers

Who is the only modern playwright praised by the author for following the three unities?

Ben Jonson Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's opinion about the French playwrights regarding the three unities?

They are to be most commended for following the three unities Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's intention in criticizing modern plays?

To judge modern plays by the rules of the ancients Signup and view all the answers

What is the concern of Crites regarding the public magistrate?

To silence ill poets and seditious preachers Signup and view all the answers

Why has virtuous emulation turned into direct malice?

Because of the lack of rewards for honour Signup and view all the answers

What is Eugenius's stance on the modern English poets?

He thinks they are equal to the ancients Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the judges in the context of poesy?

To decide the merit of poets Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the lack of rewards for honour?

The contentment of poets with condemning others Signup and view all the answers

What is Crites's attitude towards some writers?

He is eager to make exceptions against them Signup and view all the answers

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