The 'Induction' in an Elizabethan play like 'The Taming of the Shrew' or 'The Old Wives' Tale' serves what purpose?
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Correct answer: It is a framing story that introduces the main play
An induction is an introductory scene standing outside the main action, often featuring characters who then watch the play alongside the audience. It is a metadramatic device used to comment on the nature of theatre, as seen in 'The Taming of the Shrew' and 'The Old Wives' Tale'.
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