Satire is a literary technique that employs irony, exaggeration, and ridicule to expose and criticize human folly or vice.

In satire, humor is used as a tool to criticize and expose societal flaws, vices, and follies in a humorous manner.

Contemporary literary satire often targets political figures, social norms, cultural trends, and other aspects of society.

Exaggeration and hyperbole are used in satire to create a sense of absurdity, emphasize the flaws being criticized, and make the satire more humorous.

Irony in satire creates a sense of contrast, highlights the absurdity of the situation, and emphasizes the author's message.

Animal Farm by George Orwell is a classic example of contemporary literary satire that criticizes political corruption and totalitarianism.

Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels satirizes human nature, political corruption, and social conventions.

Chuck Palahniuk is known for his satirical works that criticize consumerism and materialism.

Creating memorable and exaggerated characters in satire helps make the satire more entertaining, emphasizes the flaws being criticized, and creates a sense of absurdity.

Puns, wordplay, and irony are common techniques used in satirical writing to create humor.

Satire contributes to social and political change by raising awareness of societal issues, encouraging critical thinking, and promoting discussion and debate.

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Colbert Report, and The Onion are all examples of contemporary literary satire that criticize the media.

Allegory in satirical writing allows for multiple levels of meaning, creates a sense of mystery, and adds depth to the satire.

Satire differs from other forms of humor in that it has a critical or moral purpose, uses irony and exaggeration, and targets societal flaws and vices.

Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk is an example of contemporary literary satire that criticizes consumerism and materialism.