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Why is Aristophanes called "The Father of Comedy"? - Mark Robinson
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林宜悉 posted on 2021/11/07Ever wondered why Aristophanes is hailed as the "Father of Comedy"? This video dives deep into Old Comedy and political satire, showing you how he used complex sentence structures and advanced vocabulary to create hilarious, surreal imagery that still resonates today! You'll gain cultural depth and knowledge while picking up some fantastic new words.
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stuff
US /stʌf/
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UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
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US /kəˈmɪtmənt/
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UK /kə'mɪtmənt/
- Noun
- Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- Promise or decision to do something for a purpose
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US /ˌkɑntrəˈvɚʃəl, -siəl/
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UK /ˌkɔntrəˈvə:ʃəl/
- Adjective
- Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
B1
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US /tɛkˈnik/
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UK /tekˈni:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- The skill or ability to do something well.
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