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Satire |
A type of writing that ridicules or makes fun of the vices of society. |
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Burlesque |
A literary or dramatic work that makes fun of something, often by means of outlandish exaggeration. |
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Exposé |
A piece of writing that reveals (exposes) weaknesses, faults, frailties, or other shortcomings. |
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Lampoon |
V. To Publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm. N. A speech or text criticizing someone or something in this way. |
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Parody |
An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. |
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Bombast |
Writing (or speech) that is meant to sound important or impressive but is not sincere or meaningful. |
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Invective |
Insulting, abusive often fluent and lengthy language that is highly critical. |
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Innuendo |
An indirect or a subtle observation about a thing or a person. |
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Epigram |
A short, often satirical poem, verse, or saying dealing concisely with a single subject and usually ending with a witty or ingenious turn of thought. |
