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English IV Unit 8 Satire and Writing a Book Report With Complete Solutions 100% Correct
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English IV Unit 8 Satire and Writing a Book Report WithComplete Solutions 100% Correct
bio
a brief description of a person's life, usually about the author and printed on the cover of
a book
hypocrisy
the pretence of virtue and righteousness; mimmerituous conduct contrary to
appearance
idiosyncrasy
something peculiar to a person, trait or characteristic
parody
a work imitative of the style or features of another artist but typically ridiculous in
manner incongruous to the style being imitated
satire
humour, irony, sarcasm used to unmask the vices and follies of individuals, ideas and
institutions
cuneiform
cuneiform
an ancient writing system of the Middle East consisting of wedge-shaped marks
double meaning
the use of words or phrases that can be interpreted in different ways
Horatian satire
, has the purpose to entertain with light-hearted humor and comedy, not to criticize
harshly
Juvenalian satire
has the purpose to expose hypocrisy that results in the harm of others; usually
pessimistic
Menippean satire
a discourse or tale that has a function to judge morals or vices; usually not bold or
hateful
theatrical self-consciousness
when an actor breaks the illusion of reality with the audience
Balbinus
Roman emperor
Hagna
a woman friend of Balbinus who had a wart on her nose
Venus
the goddess of love and beauty
Sisyphus
very short ruler, cunning and knowing how to prosper
Varus
military officer of Caesar
Scaurus
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