What is a playwright’s purpose in using satire in a play?(1 point)

Question

Responses

to insert puns and other verbal play in dialogue
to insert puns and other verbal play in dialogue

to criticize something about society with humor
to criticize something about society with humor

to use exaggeration to create a fantastical element
to use exaggeration to create a fantastical element

to use irony to reveal character traits and motivations

Answer 1

The correct response is: to criticize something about society with humor.

Satire often aims to bring attention to social issues, absurdities, or flaws within a society, using humor as a vehicle to provoke thought and encourage change.