A Literary Work of Cutting Ridicule and Wit

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Inside the Spaceship, Group 1191, Puzzle 2 (Pirate Treasure).

Question is: A Literary Work of Cutting Ridicule and Wit

and the answer is: SATIRE

Word Meaning:

SATIRE — (uncountable) A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Imitation, humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.

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