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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
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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)
There are no more uses of "satire" in The Mill on the Floss.
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