Question

question 6 of 10
how are satire and sarcasm different?
a. sarcasm implicitly insults someone, while satire explicitly insults its subject.
b. sarcasm is meant to incite change, while satire is meant to insult its subject.
c. satire is used to persuade an audience, while sarcasm is used to tell a joke.
d. satire is used in writing, while sarcasm is solely used in spoken conversation.

Explanation:

Satire is a literary or artistic form that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity and vices, often with the aim of persuading the audience to change. Sarcasm is a sharp - tongued form of humor that is often used to mock or insult someone, sometimes in a joking way.

Answer:

C. Satire is used to persuade an audience, while sarcasm is used to tell a joke.