Asked by Marcus Robinson on May 13, 2024

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___________________ is the use of irony,derision,or wit to expose folly or wickedness.

A) Similarity
B) Satire
C) Metaphor
D) Vocabulary

Satire

The use of irony, derision, or wit to expose folly or wickedness.

Irony

The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning, often for humorous or emphatic effect.

Wit

A form of intelligent humor, the ability to say or write things that are clever and usually funny.

  • Recognize and understand the effects of social and environmental factors on language development.
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Pedro SolisMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Satire is specifically defined as the use of irony, derision, or wit to expose folly or wickedness. The other answer choices - similarity, metaphor, and vocabulary - do not fit this definition.