What statement most accurately describes one way that sarcasm is used in literature

D. Authors use sarcasm to emotionally wound their target audience.

Explanation:

The statement that most accurately describes one way that sarcasm is used in literature is authors use sarcasm to emotionally wound their target audience. Sarcasm is a literary device that is used to mock someone and to hurt the target audience. It is a  form of nonliteral language that is used to communicate the opposite of what is said. Sarcasm is a form of irony. Sarcastic comments are used to criticize someone or some section of society.

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answer: a: they can affect the author’s perspective and in turn the theme and purpose for the writing.

the author's background and time period greatly affect the text that the author produces. this is because we are all a reflection of our time period and background. depending on where and when we were born, we will find some questions more important than others. for example, if we are a wealthy person born in medieval times, we will most likely be interested in courtly love and stories of knights and honour. however, if we are born in the 20th century in africa, we might instead focus on colonialism and its effects on the newly liberated countries. the theme and the purpose of writing are both affected by these conditions.

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