Question
Which of the following were characteristics of ancient Greek literature? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Epic poems reflected the
• belief that the Gods controlled humans' lives.
Lyric poetry was sung
• about topics like war, politics, and emotions.
The chorus sang in the
• plays in order to generate more emotion.
Tragedies always ended
• happily and were amusing to the audience.
Comedies told about violent conflict and heroes' downfalls in battle.
(1 point)
Epic poems reflected the
• belief that the Gods controlled humans' lives.
Lyric poetry was sung
• about topics like war, politics, and emotions.
The chorus sang in the
• plays in order to generate more emotion.
Tragedies always ended
• happily and were amusing to the audience.
Comedies told about violent conflict and heroes' downfalls in battle.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two correct answers that characterize ancient Greek literature are:
1. **Epic poems reflected the belief that the Gods controlled humans' lives.**
2. **The chorus sang in the plays in order to generate more emotion.**
The other options do not accurately reflect the characteristics of ancient Greek literature. For example, tragedies did not always end happily, and comedies typically had a different focus than violent conflict and heroes' downfalls.
1. **Epic poems reflected the belief that the Gods controlled humans' lives.**
2. **The chorus sang in the plays in order to generate more emotion.**
The other options do not accurately reflect the characteristics of ancient Greek literature. For example, tragedies did not always end happily, and comedies typically had a different focus than violent conflict and heroes' downfalls.