Thomas Kyd was the founder of
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A.
Romantic tragedy
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B.
Romantic comedy
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C.
Historic tragedy
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D.
Restoration comedy
Correct Answer:
B. Romantic comedy
Explanation:
The correct answer is Romantic tragedy. Thomas Kyd, an influential Elizabethan dramatist, is widely recognized as the creator of the English romantic tragedy, most notably through his masterpiece, The Spanish Tragedy. This play established the popular "revenge tragedy" subgenre, blending romantic elements with tragic outcomes and introducing structural techniques that significantly influenced later playwrights, including William Shakespeare.
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