Unilorin Post-UTME Literature in English 2022 (Model questions) Question 4

Question 4

Literary Terms and Devices

Which of the following is not an element of satire?

  1. A.humour
  2. B.irony
  3. C.sarcasm
  4. D.overstatement
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (overstatement)

Explanation

The book lists humour, irony and sarcasm as the tools satire uses to expose and correct society's faults.