Which of the following were characteristics of ancient Greek literature? Select the two correct answers.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

Epic poems reflected the belief that the Gods controlled humans' lives.

Epic poems reflected the belief that the Gods controlled humans' lives.

Lyric poetry was sung about topics like war, politics, and emotions.

Lyric poetry was sung about topics like war, politics, and emotions.

The chorus sang in the plays in order to generate more emotion.

The chorus sang in the plays in order to generate more emotion.

Tragedies always ended happily and were amusing to the audience.

Tragedies always ended happily and were amusing to the audience.

Comedies told about violent conflict and heroes' downfalls in battle.

Answer 1

The correct answers that characterize ancient Greek literature are:

1. Epic poems reflected the belief that the Gods controlled humans' lives.
2. Lyric poetry was sung about topics like war, politics, and emotions.

These two responses accurately represent key characteristics of ancient Greek literature. The other responses regarding tragedies and comedies do not reflect the traditional understanding of those genres in ancient Greek literature.