Which of the following in the historical record suggests that acting was highly presentational in ancient Greece?
a. Actors delivered poetry and used masks.
b. Theatres were small.
c. Performances were infrequent.
d. The dialogue was highly realistic.
a. Actors delivered poetry and used masks.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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