1) "The Office" (TV Show): The show uses humor to gently poke fun at the absurdities of office life, exaggerating everyday scenarios in a light-hearted way, such as meetings that never seem to have a point and the awkwardness of relationships in the workplace. a) Horatian satire b) Juvenalian Satire 2) Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Twain gently mocks societal norms, particularly around racism and Southern society, using humor and the perspective of a young boy to expose human foolishness without being overly harsh or bitter. a) Horatian satire b) Juvenalian Satire 3) George Orwell’s 1984: Orwell uses dark, biting satire to criticize totalitarian regimes. The novel depicts a dystopian future where the government uses extreme control and surveillance, reflecting harsh criticism of oppressive political systems. a) Horatian satire b) Juvenalian Satire 4) Jonathan Swift’s A Modest Proposal: In this essay, Swift suggests that impoverished Irish families should sell their babies as food to the rich. The brutal satire highlights the British government's cruel disregard for the suffering of the Irish people. a) Horatian satire b) Juvenalian Satire 5) "Parks and Recreation" (TV Show): This show gently mocks the inefficiencies of small-town government. Through lovable characters and humorous situations, it satirizes bureaucracy and politics without harshness, focusing on the quirks of public service. a) Horatian satire b) Juvenalian Satire 6) Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice: Austen uses satire to gently critique the British class system and the emphasis on marriage in 19th-century society. Her wit and humor highlight the absurdities of social status and courtship practices. a) Horatian satire b) Juvenalian Satire 7) Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World: Huxley critiques the dehumanizing effects of technological advancements and totalitarian governance. His dark portrayal of a future society that sacrifices individuality and critical thought for comfort and stability reflects: a) Horatian satire b) Juvenalian Satire 8) Kurt Vonnegut’s Harrison Bergeron: This short story criticizes forced equality in a dystopian society where handicaps are imposed on people to ensure everyone is the same. The harsh satire attacks the idea of suppressing individuality and excellence for the sake of equality. a) Horatian satire b) Juvenalian Satire

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