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What is "satire"?

A A type of tragedy
B The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize
C A form of poetry
D A biographical essay

βœ“ Correct Answer: Option B

Satire uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to critique and expose flaws in people, institutions, or society.

πŸ’‘ 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.

The other options β€” A) A type of tragedy, C) A form of poetry, D) A biographical essay β€” are incorrect for this ACT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Satire uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to critique and expose flaws in people, institutions, or society.

πŸ“š About This ACT Exam Prep Practice Question

This 2-level ACT Exam Prep question from the Reading topic is part of BrainForge Quiz's free exam preparation library. Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept, not just memorize the answer.

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