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Definition: A literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
“Satire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam webster.com/dictionary/satire. Accessed 29 Aug. 2022.
Informal Definition: Satire is the term for making someone or something look ridiculous, making laughable comments in order to embarrass, humble, or discredit its targets.
Etymology: from French satire (14c.) and directly from Latin satira "satire; poetic medley," earlier satura, in lanx
satura "mixed dish, dish filled with various kinds of fruit," literally "full dish," from fem. of satur "sated" (from PIE root
*sa- "to satisfy").
"Satire." Online Etymology Online, www.etymonline.com/search?q=satire. Accessed 29 Aug. 2022
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