Which of the following offers the best definition of a Greek theatrical comedy ?
Correct answer: B. A play in which characters experience reversals of fortune, usually for the better
- A. A play in which characters make humorous remarks
- B. A play in which characters experience reversals of fortune, usually for the better
- C. A play in which no characters die or suffer
- D. A play in which elite members of society are mocked
Explanation
Greek comedy characteristically moves through conflict and reversals toward a more favourable resolution, often restoring social order. Merely making humorous remarks is too narrow, while mocking elites describes only one comic practice.
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