How did Golden Age comedies differ from tragedies?
A) Comedies were openly critical of contemporary people and policies.
B) Comedies were considered inferior to tragedies and were excluded from religious festivals.
C) Comedies were written in verse and enlivened by spectacular costumes and special effects.
D) Comedies were enormously popular, drawing large audiences rather than just an educated few.
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