What was the chief characteristic of Roman plays?

They were imitations or translations of Greek plays.
They elevated the genre of tragedy to a high art form.
They were highly original.
They evolved directly from rituals in honor of Dionysus.

Respuesta :

Although there were several major characteristics of Roman plays, the best option from the list would be "They were imitations or translations of Greek plays" since the Romans idolized the Greeks in many ways. 

Answer:

  • They were imitations or translations of Greek plays.

Explanation:

Roman theater and dramatization did not stay stale but rather experienced an entire cycle of advancement which included three stages: Early Native Italian Drama (pre-240 BCE) including such things, for example, Atellan shams, phlyakes and the Fescennine stanzas, Literary Drama including the Roman adaptations of Greek plays and a time of Popular Renaissance were progressively traditional Roman entertainment, for example, circuses, spectacles, and mime were popular.