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A poet writes mock praise about lazy workers who sleep throughout office hours. The ...

A poet writes mock praise about lazy workers who sleep throughout office hours. The main purpose of the poem is to:
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  • A Celebrate romantic friendship
  • B Explain supernatural events
  • C Honor hardworking citizens
  • D Criticize laziness indirectly
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
This is satire because the writer uses mock praise to criticize laziness. The workers are not truly being admired. Instead, the exaggerated praise exposes their poor attitude toward work and encourages readers to see the problem clearly.

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