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Meaning of classical unity | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any of the three rules for drama derived from Aristotle's Poetics: unity of action (a play should have one action that it follows, with minimal subplots), unity of time (the action should occur over a period of no more than 24 hours), and unity of place (a play should exist in a single physical space and should not attempt to compress geography, nor should the stage represent more than one place).

in-plural

Examples

“Besides this almost classical unity of place, the closed circle also can, if the author desires, provide the classical unity of time; this occurs particularly when the detective is amateur, for the isolation frees him from the rules and regulations […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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