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Epigrammatic Satire

Description: Epigrammatic Satire is a form of satire that uses wit and irony to criticize or ridicule individuals, ideas, or institutions.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epigrammatic satire?

  1. It uses wit and irony.

  2. It is often directed at individuals or institutions.

  3. It is always humorous.

  4. It is often written in verse.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Epigrammatic satire can be humorous, but it is not always the case. It can also be critical, sarcastic, or even angry.

Which of the following is an example of epigrammatic satire?

  1. A cartoon that pokes fun at a politician.

  2. A song that criticizes a social issue.

  3. A poem that praises a person or thing.

  4. A novel that tells a story about a group of friends.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Epigrammatic satire is often found in cartoons, songs, and poems. It is less common in novels.

What is the purpose of epigrammatic satire?

  1. To entertain.

  2. To inform.

  3. To persuade.

  4. To criticize or ridicule.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epigrammatic satire is a form of criticism that uses wit and irony to make its point.

Who is often the target of epigrammatic satire?

  1. Politicians.

  2. Celebrities.

  3. Religious leaders.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epigrammatic satire can be directed at anyone or anything that the author feels deserves criticism.

What is the tone of epigrammatic satire?

  1. Humorous.

  2. Critical.

  3. Sarcastic.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epigrammatic satire can be humorous, critical, sarcastic, or even angry. The tone of the satire will depend on the author's purpose and the subject of the satire.

What are some of the techniques used in epigrammatic satire?

  1. Irony.

  2. Hyperbole.

  3. Understatement.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epigrammatic satire often uses irony, hyperbole, understatement, and other rhetorical devices to make its point.

What is the difference between epigrammatic satire and other forms of satire?

  1. Epigrammatic satire is more concise.

  2. Epigrammatic satire is more focused.

  3. Epigrammatic satire is more witty.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epigrammatic satire is typically more concise, focused, and witty than other forms of satire.

Which of the following is an example of an epigrammatic satire?

  1. The pen is mightier than the sword.

  2. All that glitters is not gold.

  3. A fool and his money are soon parted.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of epigrammatic satire. They are all concise, focused, and witty statements that make a point about human nature or society.

Who is considered to be the master of epigrammatic satire?

  1. Alexander Pope.

  2. Jonathan Swift.

  3. John Dryden.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alexander Pope is considered to be the master of epigrammatic satire. He was a master of wit and irony, and his poems often criticized the follies of society.

What is the legacy of epigrammatic satire?

  1. It has influenced the development of other forms of satire.

  2. It has been used to criticize social and political issues throughout history.

  3. It is still popular today.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Epigrammatic satire has had a lasting impact on literature and society. It has influenced the development of other forms of satire, it has been used to criticize social and political issues throughout history, and it is still popular today.

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