In which of these works would one expect to read a bitterly humorous criticism of Rome's decadence and corruption?
A) Ovid's Metamorphoses
B) Juvenal's Satires
C) Catullus' love poetry
D) Virgil's Aeneid

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Juvenal's Satires are known for their scathing criticism of Roman society, particularly its corruption and decadence. Juvenal uses bitter humor to condemn the excesses of his contemporaries, making it a likely choice for this theme. The other works listed focus on different topics such as mythology, love, and the founding of Rome.

In Which of These Works Would One Expect to Read