Question

what is a common purpose of satire?
to explain to the reader how to make or do something
to express the author’s feelings with descriptive details
to change readers’ minds through humor and exaggeration
to change readers’ minds through the telling of realistic stories

Explanation:

Satire uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize foolishness or vice, aiming to persuade or change readers' perspectives. The first option is for instructions, the second for expressive writing, the fourth for realistic narratives. The third option matches satire’s use of humor/exaggeration to influence minds.

Answer:

C. to change readers’ minds through humor and exaggeration