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Which of the following is a major form of ancient Greek theater?

  1. Prose

  2. Pantomime

  3. Tragedy

  4. Comedy

The correct answer is: Tragedy

Tragedy is considered a major form of ancient Greek theater because it was highly esteemed and holds a significant place in the history of theater. Prose, while it may have been used in dialogue, was not a defined form of Greek theater. Pantomime was a comedic style of performance, and while humor was a key element in Greek theater, it was not a major form or genre. Finally, comedy was also an important style of performance, but it did not hold the same prestige as tragedy and was not considered a major form.