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WAEC Literature in English 2016 Objective — Question 18

Question 18 of 55 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Literature in English 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Through ___ the ills of society are criticized with the objective of having them corrected.

  • A. A. dramatic irony
  • B. B. comic relief
  • C. C. satireCorrect
  • D. D. farce

Explanation

Satire criticises society's ills with the aim of reform.

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