SATIRE in THE MILL ON THE FLOSS

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Definition

a way of making fun of people or ideas — often through exaggeration

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a skit, essay, play, film or other literary work that uses such humor

She flashed a slightly defiant look at him; it was clear to her that he had been drawing a satirical portrait of her beforehand.
6.2 — Book 6 Chapter 2 — First Impressions (43% in)

Lucy had said he was inclined to be satirical, and Maggie had mentally supplied the addition, "and rather conceited."
6.2 — Book 6 Chapter 2 — First Impressions (43% in)

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satire used in The Mill on the Floss