The 'Wakefield Master' is a name given to an anonymous author distinguished by which literary feature?
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Correct answer: A distinctive nine-line stanza with a complex rhyme scheme
The Wakefield Master is credited with the most sophisticated plays in the Towneley (Wakefield) Cycle. His work is identified by a distinctive, fast-paced stanza and a mastery of colloquial dialogue and social satire.
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