Question

Which of the following is an example of a Horatian satire?

A. A realistic story about a spider spinning its web that encourages people to have faith
B. A tale of stubborn goat who misses out on the best grass
C. A suggestion to physically relocate a continent to draw attention to immigration issues
D. A song that uses a traditional Christmas melody but the lyrics poke fun at the commercialism of the holiday

Answer 1

D. A song that uses a traditional Christmas melody but the lyrics poke fun at the commercialism of the holiday

Horatian is intended to poke fun at human foibles and is light-hearted in nature.

Answer 2

Answer: D) A song that uses a traditional Christmas melody but the lyrics poke fun at the commercialism of the holiday.

Explanation: The term Horatian satire is named after the Roman satirist Horace who gently ridiculed the dominant opinions and beliefs of Ancient Rome and Greece with humor and clever mockery. From the given options, the one that is an example of a Horatian satire is the corresponding to option D, because it intends to ridicule one of the absurdities of the human beings (the commercialism of the holiday) in a fun way, without creating anger.