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What was Horace's tone in his hexameter verses?

  • Angry and bitter

  • Friendly

  • Sad and melancholic

  • Lyrical and flowing

Answer

Horace used a friendly tone in his hexameter verses, and his poetry was designed to be easy to understand and to appeal to a wide range of readers. His verses were often humorous and witty, and he often used satire to make fun of contemporary social and political issues. Horace also used his poetry to celebrate the simple pleasures of life, such as friendship, love, and wine.
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