Ireneparalegal
08-23-2005, 10:33 PM
Like I said before for those of you who care or need to know for future reference. LOL
Satire
Satire
USE:
Satire is a form of humour where the writer or speaker tries to make the reader or listener have a negative opinion about someone, by laughing at them, making them seem ridiculous or foolish etc. If someone is being satirical, their aim is not just to amuse, but to affect the person that they dislike; to hurt them, ruin them, etc.
See also: Hyperbole; Understatement; Litotes; Sarcasm; Figure of Speech
Satire
Satire
USE:
Satire is a form of humour where the writer or speaker tries to make the reader or listener have a negative opinion about someone, by laughing at them, making them seem ridiculous or foolish etc. If someone is being satirical, their aim is not just to amuse, but to affect the person that they dislike; to hurt them, ruin them, etc.
See also: Hyperbole; Understatement; Litotes; Sarcasm; Figure of Speech