Question

What contributed to the decline of drama during the Augustan Age?

• A. Rise in political interest and reading
• B. The rise of the novel as the primary form of popular entertainment.
• C. Severe government censorship and licensing laws that stifled creativity.
• D. A prevailing moral opposition to theatrical performances from religious groups.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Rise in political interest and reading

• As people became more politically aware and engaged through pamphlets and essays, drama lost its popularity and reading became the new intellectual trend.