This form of drama was the most popular in this period, and is characterized by the way it pokes fun at the fashions and foibles of the upper class with witty exchanges, repartee, and sexually suggestive references.

A. Heroic tragedies
B. Plays of intrigue
C. Comedies of manners
D. rolls
E. All of the above
F. None of the above


Ans: C. Comedies of manners

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