Question

question 1 of 10
which sentence most accurately describes a feature of elizabethan drama?

a. tv and movies had overtaken theater as the default entertainment.

b. theater began to compete with movies and radio.

c. all actors on the stage were male.

d. both male and female actors went onstage.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: TV and movies did not exist during the Elizabethan era, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: Movies and radio were not present in Elizabethan times, so this is wrong.
• Option C: In Elizabethan drama, all stage actors were male (female roles were played by young men or boys), which is a key feature.
• Option D: Female actors did not perform on stage in Elizabethan drama, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. All actors on the stage were male.