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What distinguishes a tragedy from a comedy?
The hero in a tragedy meets death or ruin without success.
What characterizes a farce in dramatic poetry?
Situations that are too ridiculous to be true.
What is the primary aim of social poems?
To portray the life of today either in a purely comic or tragic manner.
How does a tragedy typically end for the hero?
By meeting death or ruin without success.
What distinguishes social poems from farces?
Social poems may portray the life of today and seek social change.
Explore the different varieties of dramatic poetry including tragedy, farce, and social poems. Learn about the characteristics and themes of each type of dramatic poetry.
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