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Alexander Pope

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Which of Pope's works satirizes the triviality of social rituals in 18th-century aristocratic society?

The Dunciad

The Canterbury Tales

The Rape of the Lock (correct)

An Essay on Criticism

What is Alexander Pope best known for?

Writing satirical verse and keen wit (correct)

Being a leading literary critic of his time

Advocating for social rituals in the 18th century

Being a prominent figure in 18th-century aristocratic society

What health challenge did Alexander Pope face?

Diabetes

Chronic migraines

A form of tuberculosis that stunted his growth (correct)

Rheumatoid arthritis

What is the literary genre of 'The Rape of the Lock'?

<p>Mock-heroic poem</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of 'The Dunciad'?

<p>Satirical attack on the literary and intellectual mediocrity of his contemporaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Alexander Pope's Works and Life

'The Rape of the Lock' satirizes the triviality of social rituals in 18th-century aristocratic society.
Alexander Pope is best known for his mastery of the heroic couplet, a poetic form consisting of two rhyming lines.
Pope faced a lifelong health challenge, suffering from a condition called kyphoscoliosis, which left him hunchbacked and only 4 feet 11 inches tall.

Literary Genre and Themes

'The Rape of the Lock' is a mock epic poem, a literary genre that uses epic elements to treat a trivial subject in a humorous way.
The main theme of 'The Dunciad' is the celebration of ignorance and the decline of literature, satirizing the prevalent cultural values of the time.