What is a Satire?

Satire is a style of writing, or art, which ridicules or criticizes its subject often as an attempt to bring about change. Satire style is usually humorous and witty. Satire can ridicule subjects such as individuals, ideals, institutions, or society in general. You can find more information here: http://www.knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/Satire/
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