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How to pronounce “satire”
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Pronunciation guide for satire
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of satire with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- Something That May Shock and Discredit You
But on the other hand, like you do satire.
- Definition summary
- (uncountable) A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.
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How to pronounce satire
Something That May Shock and Discredit You
But on the other hand, like you do satire.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “satire”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- (uncountable) A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.
- (countable) A satirical work.
- (uncountable, dated) Severity of remark.
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