What is conscious social commentary? A) when a writer makes positive remarks about a topic
B) when a writer directly attributes a problem to social customs
C) when a writer points to a problem caused by social customs without explicitly challenging those customs
D) when a writer makes negative remarks about a topic

B.

Explanation:

Social commentary is a critical statement made by writers on topics concerning issues in society. Social commentary can be both conscious and sub-conscious.

The conscious social commentary is a statement made and created deliberately and consciously on the social issues. In such types of commentaries, the writer in whole awareness makes statements concerning the problems in society. The purpose of making conscious social commentary is to bring awareness and challenge social customes.

Therefore, option B is correct.

c. to depict the cunningness of the federal soldiers