What fact would you select to support your understanding of satire?
A.The term satire refers to the inclusion of figurative language in a literary work.
b.The term satire refers to a literary work in which irony or wit is used to expose folly or wickedness.
c.The term satire refers to the qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, and honesty.
d. The term satire refers to the leading character or principal figure in a literary work.

Respuesta :

I think the answer would be b)

The correct answer is B. The term satire refers to a literary work in which irony or wit is used to expose folly or wickedness.  

In literature, a satire is a literary genre that intends to criticized foolishness and corruption of a particular person or a whole society. The satire uses humor, irony and exaggeration to make fun of what is being criticized. The ultimate intention of a satire is to improve the characters or the society that is portrayed.