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Satire

Definition

A type of writing, art, or performance that uses humour, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or comment on something, often politics or society.

Example Sentences

1The comedian's satire about the government's policies was very popular on social media.
2Is this article a satire or a serious commentary on the current situation?
3The artist's use of satire in her paintings was meant to highlight the issues of inequality and injustice.
4Try to understand the satire behind this cartoon before you share your opinion.
5The play was a satire that poked fun at the excesses of the wealthy elite.

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