Question

Which of the following was a primary function of the Chorus in Greek theater?

to create an air of sadness over the tragedy
to represent the larger community
to explain the play to the audience
to provide some comic relief

Answer 1

To explain the play to the audience.

Step-by-step explanation:

Chorus, in drama and music, those who perform vocally in a group as opposed to those who perform singly. The chorus in Classical Greek drama was a group of actors who described and commented upon the main action of a play with song, dance, and recitation.