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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'?
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?
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?
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?
What is the tone of the passage towards modern playwrights?
What is the author's attitude towards the contribution of the Ancients to drama?
What is the author's attitude towards the contribution of the Ancients to drama?
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'?
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'?
What is the name given to the three unities that should be observed in every regular play?
What is the name given to the three unities that should be observed in every regular play?
According to Corneille, what is the primary requirement for a complete action in a play?
According to Corneille, what is the primary requirement for a complete action in a play?
Why does the author criticize modern plays?
Why does the author criticize modern plays?
Who is the only modern playwright praised by the author for following the three unities?
Who is the only modern playwright praised by the author for following the three unities?
What is the author's opinion about the French playwrights regarding the three unities?
What is the author's opinion about the French playwrights regarding the three unities?
What is the author's intention in criticizing modern plays?
What is the author's intention in criticizing modern plays?
What is the concern of Crites regarding the public magistrate?
What is the concern of Crites regarding the public magistrate?
Why has virtuous emulation turned into direct malice?
Why has virtuous emulation turned into direct malice?
What is Eugenius's stance on the modern English poets?
What is Eugenius's stance on the modern English poets?
What is the purpose of the judges in the context of poesy?
What is the purpose of the judges in the context of poesy?
What is the result of the lack of rewards for honour?
What is the result of the lack of rewards for honour?
What is Crites's attitude towards some writers?
What is Crites's attitude towards some writers?
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