WAEC Literature in English 2000 Question 3

Question 3

Set Text: Animal Farm

George Orwell's Animal Farm is an example of a

  1. A.farce
  2. B.burlesque
  3. C.satire
  4. D.lampoon
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (satire)

Explanation

Animal Farm uses animals to ridicule political tyranny: it is a satire (and an allegory).