WAEC Literature in English 2001 Question 11

Question 11

Literary Terms and Devices

A literary work that ridicules ideas or the follies of people is a/an

  1. A.satire
  2. B.elegy
  3. C.lullaby
  4. D.masque
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (satire)

Explanation

Satire ridicules human follies and vices to correct them.