Satires are poems or stories that are written to criticize or parody a particular topic. They often use humor to show how the subject matter is wrong or ridiculous.
The satire of the article criticized the way that the author talked about the topic.
The satire of the article parodied the way that the author wrote about the topic.
noun
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
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The parody of Virgil satirizes Shadwell.
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He is just using a little irony to satirize the rabid Fox.
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Diminution is a satirical technique.
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It is a satire, windup, spoof, whatever.
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He was more inclined to satire.
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The book, by the way, wasn't satirical.
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The record is a satire of the Reagan Administration.
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They are typically rapped, and are humorous or satiric.
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Nevertheless, the poem is still a satire and not a lamentation.
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I was feigning ignorance for the sake of satire.