Which of the following best characterizes an Elizabethan masque ?
Correct answer: C. A drama, featuring players representing mythic or allegorical figures
- A. A horror play, featuring supernatural forces
- B. A sophisticated comedy with a surprising ending
- C. A drama, featuring players representing mythic or allegorical figures
- D. A performance of a classical play in contemporary language
Explanation
An Elizabethan masque combined music, dance, spectacle, and drama, with performers representing mythological or allegorical figures. It was a court entertainment rather than simply a horror play or a classical revival.
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