Which of the following summarizes Greek literature during the Classical period?

Question

A. Authors copied comedic plays that were written during the Archaic period
B. Classical period authors wrote mostly about myths and deities.
C. Stories during the Classical period were mainly told through oral tradition
D. Classical period literature mainly centered on tragedies and comedies

Answer 1

D. Classical period literature mainly centered on tragedies and comedies.

During the Classical period (approximately 5th to 4th centuries BCE), Greek literature is notably characterized by the development of tragedy and comedy as major theatrical forms, with playwrights like Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes making significant contributions.