Which of the following quotations best explains the definition of satire? A. "Two Romans were particularly influential in establishing major forms of satire."
B. "Because satire uses irony or sarcasm to make its point, it can sometimes be difficult to
determine whether or not the writer is being serious."
C. The result may make an audience chuckle and realize that they, too, may be prone to
this kind of thinking."
D. “As such, the satire of a period can provide a window into the culture of the time,
showing both the ideas that dominate the period and the voices that would challenge
those ideas."