"Samson Agonistes" is described as a "Closet Drama," which means_______________?
Correct answer: B. it was written to be read but not acted upon a stage.
- A. it can be acted out on a very small stage.
- B. it was written to be read but not acted upon a stage.
- C. people will read it in secret and not publically admit they read it.
- D. it was written to be acted in a church.
Explanation
A closet drama is composed primarily for private reading rather than theatrical performance, often because its scale, form, or subject makes staging impractical. Samson Agonistes follows this non-stage tradition.
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