Fill in the blank. According to Dr. Debra Schwartz, Greek "new comedy" was often characterized as being ?
Correct answer: A. Highly sexual
- A. Highly sexual
- B. Violent
- C. Satirical
- D. Dull and political
Explanation
Greek New Comedy commonly focuses on private life, sexual relationships, romantic complications, and domestic intrigue rather than the political satire of Old Comedy. That emphasis makes “highly sexual” the intended description.
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