Question

which details in this passage are the best examples of satire? choose three correct answers.
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□ the pigs and humans being indistinguishable
□ the animals waiting patiently outside
□ the animals watching the pigs and humans
□ the 12 voices all sounding alike
□ the pigs shouting angrily at the humans

Explanation:

To identify satire, we look for elements that criticize or mock human behavior/institutions.

• "the pigs and humans being indistinguishable": Satirizes the pigs (representing leaders) becoming like the oppressive humans they rebelled against.
• "the animals watching the pigs and humans": Shows the animals’ realization of the pigs’ corruption, mocking the failed revolution.
• "the 12 voices all sounding alike": Satirizes the loss of individuality in leadership (pigs) and the uniformity of oppressive power.

The other options (waiting patiently, pigs shouting angrily) don’t mock or criticize in a satirical way.

Answer:

• the pigs and humans being indistinguishable
• the animals watching the pigs and humans
• the 12 voices all sounding alike