Question

8 which of the following first appeared in ancient greek poetry, but emerged as an important element of dramatic poetry during the victorian period?
○ dramatic verse
○ soliloquy
○ dramatic monologue
○ closet drama
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Dramatic verse: A general term for verse in drama, not matching the timeline (first in ancient Greek, important in Victorian).
• Soliloquy: Has roots in ancient drama but its prominence in Victorian dramatic poetry isn't the key here.
• Dramatic monologue: First appeared in ancient Greek poetry (e.g., works of Greek poets) and became a vital element in dramatic poetry during the Victorian era (with poets like Browning popularizing it).
• Closet drama: Written for reading, not performance, and doesn't fit the timeline.

Answer:

C. Dramatic monologue