Exploring the Concept of Satire

What is the primary purpose of satire?

• To entertain the audience with humor

• To expose human vice or folly to bring about change

• To parody other works without any deeper meaning

• To tell fictional stories

How does satire differ from parody?

• Parody aims to bring about change, while satire does not

• Satire always uses humor, while parody does not

• Satire aims to bring about change, while parody may not

• There is no difference between satire and parody

Which form of irony is characterized by saying the opposite of what is meant?

• Situational irony

• Cosmic irony

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

What is deadpan humor?

• A type of humor based on word play

• Humor delivered without any change in facial expression or tone

• Humor delivered with high energy and enthusiasm

• Exaggerated physical humor

What does caricature aim to do in satire?

• To accurately depict historical events

• To offer a detailed analysis of a topic

• To exaggerate certain features for humorous or critical effect

• To provide a realistic portrayal of its subject

What is the main function of a foil in literature?

• To provide comic relief

• To contrast with another character, highlighting certain traits

• To serve as the protagonist's sidekick

• To narrate the story

What is a dystopia?

• A world with exaggerated problems of society

• A perfect world

• A type of poetry

• A genre of music

What is the purpose of hyperbole in satire?

• To offer a literal description of events

• To provide accurate statistics

• To understate the importance of an issue

• To use extreme exaggeration for emphasis or effect

What does an anachronism involve?

• A dialogue between two characters

• A detailed map of a fictional world

• A prediction of future events

• A character or object placed in the wrong historical time

What is the main goal of satire?

• To criticize with the aim of bringing about change

• To entertain without criticism

• To celebrate famous historical figures

• To rewrite history