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In a previous question it was asked what the acts were called in Greek plays. Did the Romans also divide their plays into specific parts, and what did they call them in Latin?

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    I believe they did, and they called them actus. And I believe five was already common. L&S: Hence, also, a larger division of a play, an act: "primo actu placeo", Ter. Hec. prol. 31; "neque minor quinto, nec sit productior actu Fabula", Hor. A. P. 189 ("and let a play be neither shorter nor longer than the fifth act"). – Cerberus Sep 01 '22 at 02:51

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