What narrative strategy did writers use to critique religious corruption during the Reformation?
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Correct answer: Satirical allegory and coded moral fiction
Allegory and satire offered writers a way to expose clerical corruption and doctrinal abuse indirectly. By cloaking criticism in fiction or humor, authors reduced the risk of censure while sharpening the moral force of their critique.
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