Question

which sentence most accurately describes a feature of modern drama?
a. playwrights generally wrote about mythical or historical subjects.
b. playwrights followed the traditions of classical drama strictly.
c. playwrights questioned the traditional rules of art and society.
d. playwrights generally wrote about typical people of the era.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Writing about mythical/historical subjects is more characteristic of classical or traditional drama, not modern drama.
• Option B: Modern drama is known for breaking away from classical traditions, so strictly following them is incorrect.
• Option C: Modern drama often involved questioning traditional artistic and social norms, which aligns with its experimental and progressive nature.
• Option D: Writing about "typical people" is more associated with realism, but modern drama (including absurdism, expressionism, etc.) was more about challenging norms than just depicting typical people.

Answer:

C. Playwrights questioned the traditional rules of art and society.