Question

Which statements describe characteristics of Elizabethan drama? Check all that apply.

Audiences were from all levels of society.
Sets were brought to life by lighting and orchestras.
Audiences were excitable and responded loudly.
Audiences were quiet and serious.
Parts were acted only by women.
Parts were acted only by men.

Answer 1

Audiences were from all levels of society. Audiences were excitable and responded loudly. Parts were acted only by men.

During this time period, audiences came from all levels of society. The lower class were allowed to stand in the "pit". It was an area right in front of the stage with no seating. Because of their close proximity to the stage and actors, people frequently yelled on to the stage and were excited by the action due to their closeness. Their responses also helped to energize or discourage the actors. This area eventually became the place for the orchestra later on. Also, during this era, women were not allowed to be actors. It was deemed as an inappropriate profession for women.

Answer 2

the statements that describe the characteristics of Elizabethan drama is :
- Audiences were from all level of society
- Audiences were excitable and responded loudly
- Parts were acted only by men

IT was the complete opposite of the modern theatre

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