A pervasive negative mood in the decades following the reign of Augustus is apparent in the ________ of the time, which was satirical and pessimistic.

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The sentence specifically mentions "literature" as being satirical and pessimistic in the decades following the reign of Augustus. The other options, such as dance, music, and architecture, are not mentioned and therefore cannot be inferred as being negative or satirical during this time period.

A Pervasive Negative Mood in the Decades Following the Reign