The dedication of Byron's "Don Juan" can be best described as ________________?
Correct answer: B. Mocking and satirical
- A. Sincere and heartfelt
- B. Mocking and satirical
- C. Mournful and dark
- D. Polemic and dry
Explanation
Byron’s dedication of “Don Juan” attacks and mocks fellow poets, especially Robert Southey, rather than offering a sincere tribute. Its sharp irony and personal ridicule make it satirical.
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