Question

The three trends in American drama which began during the period from 1865 to 1914 were: ______.

low-comedy
treatment of serious subjects
movement toward realism
use of symbolism
use of masks

Answer 1

The correct answers are movement toward realism, treatment of serious subjects, and use of symbolism.

This can be observed in plays written in that time with not much effort.

Answer 2

The three trends in American drama which began during the period from 1865 to 1914 were treatment of serious subjects, movement toward realism, and the use of symbolism.

Theatre in the United States is part of the European theatrical tradition that dates back to ancient Greek theatre and it received great influence by the British theatre. Some affirm that American drama arised in The Prince town Playhouse in 1916.

*Symbolism in the theatre can be achieved via characters, colour, movement, costume and props.