Complete these sentences about medieval plays.

(mystery plays, morality plays, interludes) were short comedic plays that introduced real characters who were more fully developed than characters in allegories. these short plays to (lighten, heighten, elevate) the mood in the midst of serious, instructive plays.

Interludes; lighten

 Interludes were short comedic plays that introduced real characters who were more fully developed than characters in allegories. Theses short plays helped to lighten the mood in the midst of serious, instructive plays. They were simple, and were used for the diversion of guests at a banquet, or between serious plays, for relaxation of the audience.

the group received an extra pound of butter for christmas.

the annex was delighted to hear that we'll all be receiving an extra quarter pound of butter for christmas.