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What major innovation did Sophocles introduce to Greek drama?

  • Adding a third actor

  • Inventing the chorus

  • Introducing comedy

  • Using masks

Answer

Sophocles is credited with the significant innovation of adding a third actor to the stage, which allowed for more complex character interactions and reduced the importance of the chorus in the presentation of the plot. This development greatly influenced the evolution of drama.
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