Question

Which phrase best describes the satirical technique that the author uses in the passage to ridicule Thomas Shadwell, referred to as Shad?

All humane things are subiect to decay,
And when Fate Summons, Monarch's must obey;
This Flecknoe found, who like Augustus young,
Was call'd to Empire, and had Govern'd long;
In Prose and Verse was own'd without Dispute,
Through all the Realms of Nonsense, Absolute;
This Aged Prince now flourishing in Peace,
And blest with Issue of a large Increase,
Worn out with Business, did at length Debate,
To settle the Succession of the State,
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Answer 1

welp that didn't work because I can't put everything into one question :/