Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. Complete these sentences about medieval plays. were short comedic plays that introduced real characters who were more fully developed than characters in allegories. These short plays helped to the mood in the midst of serious, instructive plays. Which of these statements is true about the play Everyman?

Interlude: were short comedic plays that introduced real characters who were more fully developed than characters in allegories.

A). The fate of Everyman is destined.

Explanation:

The correct option to complete the given definition would be 'interlude.' Interludes are characterized as the plays that evolved from morality plays. It served as a transition between the morality plays of the medieval period and the Tudor drama. These were the 'short comedic plays' performed in the middle of serious plays or at banquets/aristocratic meetings for giving a break from the seriousness of the atmosphere and amuse the audience.

As per the question, the first option states a correct claim about the morality play 'Everyman' that the 'fate of Everyman is destined' i.e. 'his imminent death.' He represents the entire humanity and his struggle to prevent death and later to accept it symbolizes the human nature of evading the ultimate reality of human life i.e. their mortality. It is their deeds which define their judgment by god after death. Thus, option A is the correct answer.