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WAEC Literature in English 2003 Question 6

Question 6

Literary Terms and Devices

Any literary work which holds up society to ridicule is a

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

Answer: A (satire)

Explanation

Satire uses humour and ridicule to expose the faults of society; a lampoon attacks one person.