I would say that the qualities that are generally true of both traditional and modern plays is that they contain elements such as dialogue, setting, characters, and plot.
The other options are incorrect because:
They aren't necessarily just dramas or tragedies, they could also be comedies.
The order of these events isn't that strict.
They don't necessarily resolve the conflict.
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The correct answer should be "It is not always stated overtly and is understood only by reading the whole poem".
Assuming that Eliot's reference to mermaids in this excerpt symbolizes the sources of inspiration of traditional poetry, these lines must imply that t<span>he poet feels that traditional sources of inspiration are ineffective in the modern world. </span>