What is Satire Literture

Satire is a term that can be applied to many different works of literature or art form whose objective is to ridicule. An author may express irony; sarcasm or even biting wit and its purpose is to expose wickedness and foolishness. Satire can be easier recognized than defined. Sources say that satirist from ancient times have shared a common aim to expose foolishness in all its costumes. The word satire derived from both the Greek satura meaning a "medley" or "mixture" and a similar Latin word connoting "satiation". (Pp 159 Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia)
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