Satire
/ˈsatɪər/
Definitions
- (n.) A literary work or genre that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or expose human vices and follies, often in a social or political context.
The novel is a satire on political corruption.
Forms
- satires
Commentary
Satire is often employed in legal and political discourse to highlight and critique societal issues through indirect commentary.
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