Question

why might an author use satire?
a. to give the audience an idea of the authors bias or prejudice
b. to anger or outrage the audience in order to force them to take action
c. to provide the audience clues about events later in the story
d. to make a comparison between two things are not alike

Explanation:

Satire is a literary device used to criticize or mock human vices, follies, or shortcomings. It aims to expose and comment on issues in a humorous or ironic way. Option B aligns with this as satire can be used to provoke an emotional response (anger/outrage) to prompt action. Option A is incorrect as satire is more about social commentary than showing personal bias. Option C describes foreshadowing, not satire. Option D describes analogy, not satire.

Answer:

B. To anger or outrage the audience in order to force them to take action