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Which type of satire criticizes society in a harsh and sarcastic way

A Horatian
B juvenalian
C voltairian
D swiftian

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I believe it would be B. Juvenalian because it's address society through scorn outrage. Characterized by irony, sarcasm etc.
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Answer:

B. Juvenalian

Step-by-step explanation:

Juvenalian is a term that describes a type of satire, that centers on the societal issues, most especially the negative aspect such as corruption and incompetence through savage ridicule or in a contemptuous and abrasive manner.

In other words, it is often characterized by its socio-political content, and focuses on errors within the society with so much contempt.

However, Horatian satire is the type of satire, that criticizes social vices, albiet in a soft and gentle manner, without using harsh words.

While Swiftian is a term or writings relating to Jonathan Swift (an essayist) writings, whose work is characterized by its pessimistic and sardonic nature.

Finally, Voltairian is a term that relates or describes text depicting mystic, imagination, and intuition of an individual.

Hence, the correct answer is B.

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