What was unique about the dialogue in Corneille's plays?
They only spoke in rhyme
They contained a lot of slang
They were written in Old French
They were noted for their elevated and poetic style
Answer
Corneille's dialogue was noted for its elevated and poetic style, which was a break from the more naturalistic style of dialogue that had been popular in earlier plays. Corneille's characters spoke in a formal and rhetorical style, using elaborate metaphors and similes. This style was meant to create a sense of grandeur and importance, and to highlight the moral and philosophical themes of the plays.
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