Question

which answer choice correctly defines satire? (1 point) the use of ridicule to lower someone or something in a reader’s or character’s esteem bitter expression that may state the opposite of what is meant the presentation of something as less than it really is a third - person narration that explains the thoughts of all characters in a literary work

Explanation:

Satire uses ridicule, humor, or irony to expose and criticize people's stupidity and vices, often in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. It aims to lower someone or something in the reader's or character's esteem through such means. The other options describe different literary devices like irony (bitter expression stating the opposite), under - statement (presenting something as less than it is), and omniscient third - person narration.

Answer:

the use of ridicule to lower someone or something in a reader’s or character’s esteem