Question

Many early American plays were _____. Select all that apply.

A-adapted from novels
B-subtle and understated
C-influenced by British plays
D-melodramatic and sentimental

Answer 1

C-influenced by British plays

Answer 2

Many early American plays were adapted from novels and influenced by British plays. The correct answer would be A and C.

Step-by-step explanation:

As a colony of English, America's culture was born taking some ideas from them; some of their influence could be easily noted in American plays, also many of the first plays adapted from novels, this is actually very common as wee. The idea to take a story born in a book and tell it in theatre or cinema (very common nowadays) is a great chance to make other kind of public enjoy the story.