Question

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select the correct answer.
what do shakespearean comedies and tragedies share?
a. ironic tone
b. cheerful endings
c. melancholy tone
d. themes of guilt

Explanation:

Cheerful endings are exclusive to Shakespearean comedies, while a melancholy tone and themes of guilt are central to his tragedies. An ironic tone, however, is used to highlight dramatic irony, situational irony, and verbal irony in both comedies (e.g., Much Ado About Nothing) and tragedies (e.g., Hamlet) to comment on human folly and societal norms.

Answer:

A. ironic tone