What is a tragedy in theater?

A serious drama with a sorrowful outcome.

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  1. A serious drama with a sorrowful outcome ✔
  2. A funny song and dance
  3. A play with no plot

Why: Tragedy is a serious form of drama that often deals with sorrow and powerful emotions.

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Answer: A serious drama with a sorrowful outcome. Tragedy is a serious form of drama that often deals with sorrow and powerful emotions.

  1. Theatre en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre
    Tragedy, then, is an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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