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satire

The correct spelling is satire.

How to pronounce satire

/ˈsætaɪə/
noun

IPA: /ˈsætaɪə/

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The correct spelling is satire. A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change. Humor, irony, and exaggeration are ofte… For example: "a stinging satire of American politics."

Usage Examples

a stinging satire of American politics.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change. Humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.
  2. 2.A satirical work.
  3. 3.Severity of remark.

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