The "preplay" portion of a performance includes activities like bringing the audience to their seats and publicizing the event, which help create a sense of anticipation. Introducing the protagonist and intensifying the conflict typically occur during the actual performance. Therefore, only the first two options are characteristic of the preplay phase. ;
The characteristic activities of the "preplay" portion of a performance include bringing the audience to their seats and publicizing the event. Introducing the protagonist and intensifying the conflict occur during the performance itself. Therefore, the chosen options that fit the preplay phase are B and C.
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