Which of the given statements is true for satire? A. It makes use of tragedy as well as comedy elements. B. It makes the audience laugh at things they shouldn’t laugh at. C. It has outrageous and completely bizarre plots. D. It makes use of sarcasm to expose the shortcomings of a character.
B is the correct answer. Satire is the use of humour and exaggeration to make fun of people. Satire comedy makes people laugh, but they shouldn’t laugh for the comedy is targeting a particular individual.
