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Complete the statement below regarding historical dramatic genres by supplying the correct literary term.

Answer:A medieval theatrical form that employs allegorical figures to personify virtues and vices in a spiritual struggle for the protagonist's soul is known as a 【morality play】.

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morality play
A morality play is a genre of medieval and early Renaissance drama featuring allegorical personifications of abstract qualities (such as Everyman, Death, Mercy, or Worldly Goods) to instruct audiences on moral living and Christian salvation.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the defining theatrical elements described in the prompt.
The passage highlights the use of allegorical figures (such as Good Deeds, Knowledge, Fellowship, and Vice) engaged in a spiritual conflict over human salvation.
Recognizing key conventions like personified abstract concepts identifies the specific dramatic genre.
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Select the precise dramatic term that corresponds to this description.
The genre developed in the late Middle Ages that dramatizes moral struggles using personified abstractions is the morality play.
Unlike mystery or miracle plays which enact biblical events or saintly miracles, morality plays focus on moral didacticism through allegory.

Key Concept

Morality Play and Allegorical Drama
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