Question

select the correct answer.
which attribute of the characters in morality plays reflects the fact that these plays were naive allegories?
a. they were biblical characters.
b. they were characters from famous fables.
c. they represented local heroes.
d. they personified abstract concepts.

Explanation:

Morality plays are a type of medieval drama that uses allegory. In these plays, characters often personify abstract concepts (like Virtue, Vice, Death) to teach moral lessons. Option A is incorrect as they aren't mainly biblical characters. Option B is wrong as they don't use fable characters. Option C is incorrect as they don't represent local heroes. Option D matches the nature of morality plays' allegorical characters.

Answer:

D. They personified abstract concepts.