The satyr plays produced in ancient Greece should not be confused with the satires performed in Rome. The Romans developed an independent tradition of satire, one of the few literary genres that ____ created.
(A) he or she
(B) it
(C) this
(D) they
Answer (2)
The correct answer is (D) they, as it matches the plural subject 'the Romans.' Therefore, the completed sentence reads, 'one of the few literary genres that they created.' This choice accurately reflects the collective action of the Romans in developing their tradition of satire.
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In this question, we are examining the differences between satyr plays from Ancient Greece and satires from Ancient Rome, and identifying the unique literary tradition that was developed by the Romans.
The correct choice to complete the sentence is option (D) 'they', as it refers to 'the Romans', who are the people being discussed.
Let's break down the sentence:
Satyr Plays: These were a form of tragicomedy featuring choruses of satyrs in Ancient Greece. They were performed alongside tragedies in dramatic festivals and were distinct from Roman works.
Roman Satires: Unlike the satyr plays, satires were a distinct Roman literary genre. The Romans developed this genre independently. Satires often used humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize society, politics, or individuals.
Why does 'they' fit best?
Pronoun Referencing: 'They' is a plural pronoun that refers to the previously mentioned plural noun, which is 'the Romans'. In this context, 'they' correctly links back to the Romans as the creators of this literary tradition.
The sentence "The Romans developed an independent tradition of satire, one of the few literary genres that they created." correctly identifies the Romans as the key subject responsible for the creation of the satire genre, thereby highlighting this aspect of literary history.
