Why was satire such an important form of literature during the Enlightenment? O a. It allowed writers to outwardly attack religious and political figures. O b. Political and religious figures did not understand this form of writing, so writers felt safe from persecution. OcIt allowed writers to address and attack critical issues in a witty, comical and/or sarcastic manner, challenging readers to be more open-minded and reactionary in dealing with societal problems. O d. It allowed writers to expose important issues of the day in order to enrage readers to point of revolt.

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Why was satire such an important form of literature during the Enlightenment?
O a. It allowed writers to outwardly attack religious and political figures.
O b. Political and religious figures did not understand this form of writing, so writers felt safe from persecution.
Oc.It allowed writers to address and attack critical issues in a witty, comical and/or sarcastic manner, challenging
readers to be more open-minded and reactionary in dealing with societal problems.
O d. It allowed writers to expose important issues of the day in order to enrage readers to point of revolt.
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 23 Why was satire such an important form of literature during the Enlightenment? O a. It allowed writers to outwardly attack religious and political figures. O b. Political and religious figures did not understand this form of writing, so writers felt safe from persecution. Oc.It allowed writers to address and attack critical issues in a witty, comical and/or sarcastic manner, challenging readers to be more open-minded and reactionary in dealing with societal problems. O d. It allowed writers to expose important issues of the day in order to enrage readers to point of revolt.
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