Which term describes the witty, conversational sparring matches between male and female leads in Restoration comedy?
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Correct answer: Repartee, the quick exchange of witty remarks
Repartee is the quick, clever exchange of insults or observations. In the Comedy of Manners, the ability to engage in successful repartee was the ultimate sign of social superiority and sexual attractiveness.
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