Which Shakespearean comedy features the 'Merry War' of wits between Beatrice and Benedick?
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Correct answer: Much Ado About Nothing
Beatrice and Benedick are famous for their mutual disdain for marriage and their sharp verbal sparring. Their journey from cynical bickering to sincere love is a hallmark of Shakespearean high comedy and the witty 'Merry War' between them drives the play's central romance.
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