B) The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or expose. Satire uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize people, institutions, or society and expose foolishness.

What is "satire"?

A A serious academic paper

B The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or expose

C A type of poem

D A dictionary entry

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Satire uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize people, institutions, or society and expose foolishness.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is "satire"?" is Option B: The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or expose.

The other options — A) A serious academic paper, C) A type of poem, D) A dictionary entry — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: Satire uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize people, institutions, or society and expose foolishness.

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What is "satire"?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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