Which of the following was not a component of realism in the theatre?
A. The language of the characters was the informal language of the workplace and the home.
B. Actors stood at the front of the stage and declaimed their lines with grand gestures directly to the audience.
C. Actors had to speak to each other conversationally as if the audience were not there.
D. The lives of the middle-class and poor characters were the focus of serious drama.
Answer: B
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