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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