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Gnom [1K]
3 years ago
7

What is the best defintion of satire?​

English
2 answers:
Rzqust [24]3 years ago
7 0

the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

AlladinOne [14]3 years ago
4 0

the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

synonyms: mockery, ridicule, derision, scorn, caricature; More

a play, novel, film, or other work which uses satire.

plural noun: satires

"a stinging satire on American politics"

synonyms: parody, burlesque, caricature, lampoon, skit, takeoff, squib, travesty; More

a genre of literature characterized by the use of satire.

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