Actors in melodramas often emphasized tense moments by being _, for example, raising their voices and pretending to swoon.
Correct answer: D. histrionic
- A. imperious
- B. convivial
- C. inscrutable
- D. histrionic
Explanation
The sentence suggests that actors in melodramas often emphasized tense moments by being histrionic, meaning they exhibited exaggerated emotions, over-the-top reactions, and dramatic gestures, such as raising their voices and pretending to swoon.
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