John Dryden’s 'An Essay of Dramatic Poesy' is written in which format?
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Correct answer: A dialogue between four characters
The essay is a dialogue among Eugenius, Crites, Lisideius, and Neander. They discuss the relative merits of Ancient, Modern, French, and English drama, allowing Dryden to explore multiple critical perspectives.
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