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gre考试阅读真题解析(A)

　　 They often undermine scholarly consensus in certain areas and create utter confusion concerning an authors work.

　　23. According to the passage, in the absence of definite knowledge concerning the dates of composition of ancient literary works, literary historians do which of the following when trying to establish the chronology of an authors work?

　　 Make assumptions about a single works date of composition if such assumptions would not seriously affect interpretations of other works by the same author.

　　 Draw inferences concerning the date of a works composition based on evidence internal to that work and on the authors other works.

　　 Ignore the date of a works composition which is supplied by archaeological research when literary factors internal to the work contradict that date.

　　 Refrain from speculation concerning a works date of composition unless archaeological finds produce information concerning it.

　　 Estimate the date of a works composition without attempting to relate it to the authors development as an artist.

　　24. It can be inferred from the passage that which of the following plays or groups of plays is considered the latest in the date of its composition?