Satire

📝 Quick Definition

Use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize

📚 Detailed Explanation

Satire is a literary technique that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize human foolishness, vices, or societal issues. It aims to provoke change or raise awareness.

💡 Example

Animal Farm satirizes totalitarianism, The Onion satirizes news media.

⚠️ Common Mistake/Confusion

Must have critical purpose—not just any humor.

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📌 Notes/Source

Can range from gentle mockery to harsh critique.