1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
Oksanka [162]
2 years ago
7

How did the word actor come to be?

History
1 answer:
nydimaria [60]2 years ago
4 0
After 1660 in England<span>, when women first started to appear on stage, the terms </span>actor<span> or </span>actress<span> were initially used interchangeably for female performers, but later, influenced by the French </span>actrice<span>, </span>actress<span> became the commonly used term for women in theatre and film. The etymology is a simple derivation from </span>actor<span> with "-</span>ess"<span> added.</span><span> However, when referring to more than one performer, of both sexes, </span>actor<span> is preferred as a gender-specific term for male performers. </span>Actor<span> is also used before the full name of a performer as a gender-specific term.
Hope this is of help to you, and happy studying~!
~{Dunsforhands}</span>
You might be interested in
Abraham Lincoln first ran as a Republican in the 1847 Congressional election. the 1835 Illinois state election. the 1858 Senate
yanalaym [24]

1858 Senate election

Hope this helps

7 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
How did these inventions affect the number of farmers needed to to grow food?
arsen [322]

Answer:

This innovation greatly increased crop yields simply by inserting the seeds into the ground. ... Both of these major innovations helped in overall agricultural productivity.

4 0
3 years ago
Which of the following was necessary to foster the development of early civilizations?
blondinia [14]
Plentiful water supply and rich fertile land, basic must for humans , the start of the growth
8 0
3 years ago
During which Time period was the labor Movement created?​
VARVARA [1.3K]

Answer:

The labor movement first began during the time period of the Industrial Revolution, in the 19th century. At the time, working-class people were often exploited by wealthy owners and treated horribly.

Explanation:

Hope that helped! :)

6 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Describe some of the archeologists findings about the victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre
Nikitich [7]

Answer:

Forensic scientists and archaeologists investigating a mass grave near the site of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre have unearthed skeletal remains, including that of a Black man with multiple gunshot wounds to his head and shoulder

Explanation:

Can I get Brainliest please? Hope this helps.

5 0
2 years ago
Other questions:
  • All of the following are true statements about Brazil, EXCEPT:
    14·2 answers
  • The adaptive radiation of the australopithecines after their split from the lineage that led to early homo seems to have focused
    14·1 answer
  • What internal evidence was cited for the support of Solomon as the author of Ecclesiastes? Use complete sentences Please Thanks!
    7·2 answers
  • Provide 3 examples of Roosevelt enacting "Big Stick" policies.
    6·1 answer
  • Look through the CDE/LDE Handbook and list 3 contests that Official Dress is not required for.
    9·1 answer
  • An important part of president nixion domestic policy was
    8·1 answer
  • Which statement best describes the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay?
    7·2 answers
  • Why was the Battle of Inchon important?
    12·1 answer
  • Anyone know the order these go in??
    6·1 answer
  • According to the president’s speech, what were some effects of the financial crisis? check all that apply.
    8·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!