Silver Age literature, produced between the death of Augustus and the reign of Marcus Aurelius, reflected the times. In contrast to Augustan work, Silver Age writing was ________

A. genuinely funny, even to modern readers
B. gloomy and negative
C. clichéd and unoriginal
D. filled with reflections on current affairs


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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