Which statement about classical Greek drama is correct? A. By custom and by law, the cast of every play was made up entirely of female actors. B. The chorus's role was to sing, chant, and comment on the action of the play. C. Greek playwrights avoided humor and satire lest they offend the ruling class. D. Audiences never booed or cheered during performances out of respect for the actors.

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Harley Aguilar

12 June, 23:37

Which statement about classical Greek drama is correct? A. By custom and by law, the cast of every play was made up entirely of female actors. B. The chorus's role was to sing, chant, and comment on the action of the play. C. Greek playwrights avoided humor and satire lest they offend the ruling class. D. Audiences never booed or cheered during performances out of respect for the actors.

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Chippy · Answer 1

"B. The chorus's role was to sing, chant, and comment on the action of the play" is the correct answer. Women weren't allowed to be actors, and heckling from the audience was common.