What is a comedy in theater?

A play that uses humor to tell a story.

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  1. A play with no characters
  2. A play performed silently
  3. A play that uses humor to tell a story ✔

Why: Comedies use humor as a vehicle to tell their story and entertain the audience.

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Answer: A play that uses humor to tell a story. Comedies use humor as a vehicle to tell their story and entertain the audience.

  1. Theatre en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre
    Theatre productions that use humour as a vehicle to tell a story qualify as comedies.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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