Match the terms to their definition. 1.
extant
a dramatic or literary work in which
adversity is overcome and events come
to a happy conclusion
a dramatic or literary work in which
2. patron
the protagonist suffers loss and/or death
still existing
3. tragedy
a person who financially supports
4. comedy
an artist or art

1.  extant → still existing

2. patron → a person who financially supports an artist or art

3. tragedy →  a dramatic or literary work in which  the protagonist suffers loss and/or death.

4. comedy → a dramatic or literary work in which  adversity is overcome and events come  to a happy conclusion.

Explanation:

The above is very correct.

I have been able to match the terms to their definition.

Extant simply means still remaining or existing. Patron is known to be a person who supports an art or an artist. Tragedy usually shows the suffering of the protagonist.

Comedy is known to be filled with humor and usually have a point of entertaining the audience.

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