elmer rice
Definition
Proper noun: - Elmer Rice: An American playwright (1892-1967). He was a significant figure in 20th-century American theater, known for his innovative use of expressionist techniques and his socially conscious dramas.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The play "The Adding Machine" is a famous work by Elmer Rice.
- In theater history class, we studied the contributions of Elmer Rice to modern drama.
Advanced Usage
- "Rice's work": Refers to the collective plays and writings of Elmer Rice.
- Rice's work often critiqued the dehumanizing effects of modern society.
Variants and Related Words
- Elmer L. Rice: His full name, which includes his middle initial.
- Elmer Leopold Rice: His full birth name.
Synonyms
- Playwright: A person who writes plays.
- Dramatist: Another term for a playwright.
Related Idioms/Phrases
- None directly associated: The name "Elmer Rice" itself is not commonly used in idioms. It is primarily used as a proper noun to refer to the individual and his body of work.
Noun
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United States playwright (1892-1967)
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