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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A Greek poet, Horace, wrote Satires. What is a Satire?
A
A poem that expresses strong emotion
B
Writing that pokes fun of human weakness
C
Mythical writing about Gods and Heroes
D
A novel about Christianity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A satirist is someone who writes or uses satire.

Detailed explanation-2: -Horatian satire, named for the Roman satirist Horace (65–8 BCE), playfully criticizes some social vice through gentle, mild, and light-hearted humour.

Detailed explanation-3: -Horatian satire (named for the Roman satirist Horace) is playful. It criticizes social vice through mild, light-hearted humor.

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