To interest readers who might otherwise pay little attention to a direct argument
To anger or outrage the audience in order to force them to take action
Hostile and humorous (Apex)
(Apex) Tone.
George Atherton Aitken has written: 'The life and works of John Arbuthnot' -- subject(s): Satire, English, History and criticism, Authors, English, Biography, English Satire, English Authors 'The life of Richard Steele' -- subject(s): Biography, Politicians, History, Journalists, English Authors
Satire distinguishes itself as a genre of writing by primarily focusing on one big task: ridiculing the shortcomings of society. Satire often ridicules hypocrisy and established institutions. Authors usually hope that this will bring about change.
Rafael Cansinos Assens has written: 'La novela de un literato' -- subject(s): Anecdotes, facetiae, satire, Authors, Spanish, Spanish Authors
just use it
A lot of people don't understand that satire is just serious-looking comedy.
argument (apex)The theme
Satire is a form of humour which criticises something by the use of humour, by exaggerating its characteristics and generally making fun of it.
sequential lineups are more reliable than traditional lineups = apex
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