Fill in the blank. Prior to the rise of the famed tragedians of the late 1580s,_____________ were the great headliners of the Elizabethan stage?
Correct answer: A. Clowns
- A. Clowns
- B. Women
- C. Politicians
- D. Pantomimes
Explanation
Before the great tragic actors and playwrights became dominant in the late 1580s, clowns were major attractions on the Elizabethan stage. Their comic performances drew audiences before serious tragedy reached its height.
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