A writer wants to satirize a current politician in a work of fiction. Which technique would be mosteffective for the writer to develop the humor?

A: setting up a clearly defined target of the humor

B: focusing on the fundamental limits to human ability

C:using strong language in the narrative

D:exaggerating the politician's characteristics

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Marquez

24 March, 21:46

A writer wants to satirize a current politician in a work of fiction. Which technique would be mosteffective for the writer to develop the humor?

A: setting up a clearly defined target of the humor

B: focusing on the fundamental limits to human ability

C:using strong language in the narrative

D:exaggerating the politician's characteristics

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Shane · Answer 1

The correct answer is D - exaggerating a character's traits is a characteristic of humor, exactly that is what creates the humoristic part of a literary work. Usually those exaggerated flaws are. what create a funny effect.