The Scriblerus Club was an informal group of satirical writers formed in London in 1714. The club was founded by Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope, John Arbuthnot, John Gay, Thomas Parnell, and Henry St. John. The purpose of the club was to satirize the pretentiousness and folly of contemporary scholarship and to collaborate on literary projects, most notably the creation of the fictional character Martinus Scriblerus.
Explanation of the Correct Answer:
Thomas Parnell (Option 1) was indeed a member of the Scriblerus Club.
Alexander Pope (Option 2) was one of the key founding members of the Scriblerus Club.
Joseph Addison (Option 3), however, was not a member of the Scriblerus Club. Addison was a prominent literary figure of the time, known for his work on "The Spectator" with Richard Steele, but he was not associated with the Scriblerus Club.
John Gay (Option 4) was also a member of the Scriblerus Club and contributed to its satirical works.
Therefore, the correct answer is 3. Joseph Addison, as he was not a member of the Scriblerus Club.
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