Question

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select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.
complete the sentence.
neoclassical writers the heavy subject matter and moral preaching common to allegorical works.
options: rejected, discussed, accepted, preferred

Explanation:

Neoclassical literature emphasized clarity, order, and restraint, contrasting with the heavy, moralizing nature of allegorical works. So Neoclassical writers rejected such heavy subject matter and moral preaching. "Discussed" implies neutral engagement, "accepted" and "preferred" go against their stylistic principles.

Answer:

rejected