Belgian-born postmodernist Ivo Van Hove is a ________ known for minimalist interpretations of traditional texts.

The statements: "All philosophers are mortal. Aristotle is a philosopher. Aristotle is mortal," is an example of a(n) __________

A. syllogism B. sophistry C. catharsis D. Epicurean dictum E. dramatic irony

Throughout most of the nineteenth century, music halls offered?

a) a mixture of instrumental and vocal works together with comedy, vaudeville routines, and animal acts b) only piano music c) only orchestral music d) dramatic readings from novels and religious texts as well as instrumental music