Q
Complete the following sentence. John Dryden’s “Mac Flecknoe” reflects a commitment to neoclassical aesthetics through_______________?
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A
A. Its references to shakespeare.
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B
B. Its commitment to an elevated taste, its use of classical imagery, and its evocation of classic forms.
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C
C. Its scientific ethos and setting in london.
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D
D. Its refusal to mention shadwell directly.
Correct Answer:
B. B. Its commitment to an elevated taste, its use of classical imagery, and its evocation of classic forms.
