WAEC Literature in English 2011 Objective — Question 8
Question 8 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A literary work is a satire when it
- A. A. finds fault
- B. B. humourously criticizes to improve a situationCorrect
- C. C. Provokes laughter
- D. D. teaches a lesson for social improvement
Explanation
Satire is a literary piece used to mock or ridicule a society or practice, humourously criticizing it in order to improve a situation. It combines irony, humour and sarcasm.
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