A. himself
B. nature
C. life
D. his family members
✅ The correct answer is option C.
8648. The two modes of imitation according to Dr. Johnson are
A. Tragedy and comedy
B. Tragedy and tragicomedy
C. Tragicomedy and Comedy
D. None of the above
✅ The correct answer is option A.
8645. Johnson insists that Shakespeare’s mode of composition
A. Was inconsistent
B. Lacked seriousness
C. Remained the same
D. Changed constantly
✅ The correct answer is option C.
8642. Shakespeare’s first defect according to Johnson was that Shakespeare
A. Sacrifices virtue to convenience
B. He disregarded the distinction of time and place
C. His plots are loose
D. His declamations are cold and weak
✅ The correct answer is option A.
8640. According to Johnson, the plays of Shakespeare were originally classified into
A. Comedies and tragedies
B. Comedies, tragedies and histories
C. Comedies, tragedies and love stories
D. None of the above
✅ The correct answer is option B.
8638. In the violation of Unities, Johnson
A. Criticizes Shakespeare
B. Praises Shakespeare
C. Follows Shakespeare
D. Defends Shakespeare
✅ The correct answer is option D.
8636. According to Johnson, Shakespeare presented nature
A. Faithfully
B. Artificially
C. Foolishly
D. Unrealistically
✅ The correct answer is option A.
8634. When we read a Shakespearean play, we are not bothered by consideration of
A. Characterization
B. Dialogue
C. Time and Place
D. Humour and Pathos
✅ The correct answer is option C.
8632. Which of the following critics preferred Shakespeare’s comedies to his tragedies?
A. Dryden
B. Pope
C. Johnson
D. Addison
✅ The correct answer is option C.
8630. Regarding the observance of the three unities in a play, Dr. Johnson’s view is that
A. Only the Unity of Time should be observed
B. Only the Unity of Action should be observed
C. Only the Unity of Place should be observed
D. All the three unities should be observed
✅ The correct answer is option B.