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SATIRE IV..

by Horace.

Ten questions on craft, meaning, and form. Untimed. Answer every question to submit.

Q01of 10

Which three Greek comic poets does Horace cite as the founding models for the tradition of satiric writing that Lucilius followed?

Q02of 10

Horace criticizes Lucilius primarily for which compositional fault?

Q03of 10

When Horace describes Crispinus challenging him to a writing contest, what image does he use to characterize Crispinus's style?

Q04of 10

The phrase 'He has hay on his horn' functions in the poem primarily as an expression of what?

Q05of 10

Horace draws a distinction between Lucilius's verse and genuine poetry by arguing that satiric writing in a conversational style is closer to what?

Q06of 10

To illustrate that Lucilius's lines lack true poetic texture, Horace contrasts them with lines from which earlier Roman poet?

Q07of 10

How does Horace characterize his own practice of sharing his satiric writings with others?

Q08of 10

According to Horace, what specific moral-education technique did his father use to steer him away from vice?

Q09of 10

What is the tone of Horace's closing threat that 'a numerous band of poets shall come' to his defense?

Q10of 10

Horace identifies the true mark of 'black malignity' not as open satire but as which behavior?

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