Question

The idea of 'decorum' in Neoclassical literature refers to:

• A. Use of emotional outbursts
• B. Avoidance of classical forms
• C. Adherence to established rules and unities
• D. Freedom in poetic expression

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Adherence to established rules and unities

Decorum means proper behavior or conformity. In literature, it refers to the respect for classical unities of time, place, and action, a key value in Neoclassicism.