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Satire

Type:  

Style

 
Description: 

The use of ridicule, sarcasm, irony or similar devices to expose vices of public figures or society in general, or a literary work that does the same.

 
See Also:  

Capitolo, Fabliau, Sirvente

 
Status: 

Complete

 
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