Question

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which sentence most accurately describes a feature of modern drama?

a. playwrights questioned the traditional rules of art and society.

b. playwrights generally wrote about typical people of the era.

c. playwrights followed the traditions of classical drama strictly.

d. playwrights generally wrote about mythical or historical subjects.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Modern drama is characterized by a break from traditional norms. Playwrights of modern drama often questioned traditional rules of art (like dramatic structure, form) and societal norms (like social hierarchies, conventions), which aligns with modernist tendencies to challenge established systems.
• Option B: Writing about "typical people" is more associated with realist drama, not the broader modern drama which often explored complex, non - typical human conditions, absurdity, or experimental themes.
• Option C: Modern drama is known for deviating from classical drama traditions (like the strict three - unities in classical drama), so this is incorrect.
• Option D: Writing about mythical or historical subjects is more characteristic of classical or neoclassical drama, not modern drama which often focused on contemporary, often fragmented, human experience.

Answer:

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