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Humor, irony, or exaggeration used to expose and criticize faults or wrongdoing.

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satire

The play uses satire to question the town's obsession with elaborate ceremonies.
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For a writing workshop, Tessa created a satire about a committee that required permission forms before anyone could request a permission form.
From The Tone of a Satirical Scene.
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