Which genre is a technique used to criticize a person, event, group, idea, institution, or social practice in a clever manner?

Which genre is a technique used to criticize a person, event, group, idea, institution, or social practice in a clever manner?

• A. Parody
• B. Fable
• C. Satire
• D. Fantasy

Answer: (C)

Satire uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to point out folly, vice, or problems in people, events, groups, ideas, or social practices. The goal is to make readers laugh while also prompting reflection or change by highlighting flaws in a clever, memorable way. Parody imitates the style of another work for comic effect, and while it can critique, its main purpose is imitation rather than a broad social critique. A fable conveys a moral lesson through animals or personified characters, not primarily to critique real-world practices. Fantasy creates imaginative worlds and adventures, not focused on critiquing real social issues. Because the description emphasizes clever critique of real-world targets, satire is the best fit.

Satire uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to point out folly, vice, or problems in people, events, groups, ideas, or social practices. The goal is to make readers laugh while also prompting reflection or change by highlighting flaws in a clever, memorable way. Parody imitates the style of another work for comic effect, and while it can critique, its main purpose is imitation rather than a broad social critique. A fable conveys a moral lesson through animals or personified characters, not primarily to critique real-world practices. Fantasy creates imaginative worlds and adventures, not focused on critiquing real social issues. Because the description emphasizes clever critique of real-world targets, satire is the best fit.