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What type of satire is this? (Horatian vs. Juvenalian, direct vs. indirect)

a) Horatian and direct
b) Juvenalian and direct
c) Horatian and indirect
d) Juvenalian and indirect

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Final answer:

Juvenal's Satire 2, with its critical tone and direct approach in condemning hypocrites, exemplifies Juvenalian and direct satire.

Step-by-step explanation:

The satire used by Juvenal in Satire 2 appears to fit best within the category of Juvenalian and direct satire. Juvenalian satire is known for its bitter and critical tone, often directed at societal structures and moral indignation. Given that Juvenal's work in Satire 2 criticizes hypocrites who profess morality publicly while engaging in immoral behavior privately, it matches the intensity and directness often associated with Juvenalian satire, as it does not shy away from being confrontative and pointed in its criticism. Unlike Horatian satire, which is more indulgent and witty, making light of human folly with a gentle and amused approach, Juvenalian satire's use by this author is straightforward and lacks the humorous tone that would characterize it as Horatian. Thus, the appropriate classification for this type of satire is Juvenalian and direct (option b).

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