Question

Complete the sentence:
A satire often uses ___________________________.
(select the best option)
a) allegory, allusion, and humour
b) parody, sarcasm, and alliteration
c) humour, jargon, and parallelism
d) exaggeration, humour, and irony

Answer 1

Hint: Satire is used to ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

Complete answer:
First, we need to understand exactly what every word means-
The word ‘allegory’ refers to ‘a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one'.
The word ‘allusion’ refers to ‘an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference'.
The word ‘humour’ refers to ‘the quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech'.
The word ‘parody’ refers to ‘a creative work designed to imitate, comment on, and/or make fun of its subject by means of satiric or ironic imitation'.
The word ‘sarcasm’ refers to ‘the use of irony to mock or convey contempt'.
The word ‘alliteration’ refers to ‘the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words'.
The word ‘jargon’ refers to ‘special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand'.
The word ‘parallelism’ refers to ‘the repetition of grammatical elements in writing and speaking'.
The word ‘exaggeration’ refers to ‘a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is'.
The word ‘irony’ refers to ‘the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect’.

Now, we know what we are looking for. Let’s look at the given options-
a) allegory, allusion, and humour - Out of these only humour is used in satire. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
b) parody, sarcasm, and alliteration - Out of these none are used in satire. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
c) humour, jargon, and parallelism - Out of these only humour is used in satire. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
d) exaggeration, humour, and irony - All of these are used in satire. This is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.

Note:
Identify the context of the sentence and choose the most relevant option. When you understand the meaning of the word, it will be clear which option is correct.