literature medium Fill in the Blank

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices is known as ________.

  1. Tragedy
  2. Satire
  3. Farce
  4. Melodrama

Answer: Satire

Satire is a literary technique used to provoke change or highlight societal flaws. Jonathan Swift's 'A Modest Proposal' is a classic example.

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