Question
Which answer choice correctly defines satire? (1 point)
O the presentation of something as less than it really is
• bitter expression that may state the opposite of what is meant
the use of ridicule to lower
• someone or something in a reader's or character's esteem
a third-person narration that
• explains the thoughts of all characters in a literary work
"Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow," remarked the general, "but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb. A simple fellow, but, I'm afraid, like all his race, a bit of a savage."
"Is he Russian?"
"He is a Cossack," said the general, and his smile showed red lips and pointed teeth.
"So am I.
"Come," he said, "we shouldn't be chatting here. We can talk later. Now you want clothes, food, rest. You shall have them. This is a most restful spot."
Use the paragraphs to answer the question.
Why are these paragraphs an example of satire?
(1 point) The general is ridiculing Rainsford for needing food and rest so soon.
The general means the opposite
• when he calls his château a
"restful spot."
The general means the opposite
• when he describes Ivan as
"incredibly strong."
The general is ridiculing Ivan, as
• well as himself, for being a Cossack.
Also put a b c or d
O the presentation of something as less than it really is
• bitter expression that may state the opposite of what is meant
the use of ridicule to lower
• someone or something in a reader's or character's esteem
a third-person narration that
• explains the thoughts of all characters in a literary work
"Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow," remarked the general, "but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb. A simple fellow, but, I'm afraid, like all his race, a bit of a savage."
"Is he Russian?"
"He is a Cossack," said the general, and his smile showed red lips and pointed teeth.
"So am I.
"Come," he said, "we shouldn't be chatting here. We can talk later. Now you want clothes, food, rest. You shall have them. This is a most restful spot."
Use the paragraphs to answer the question.
Why are these paragraphs an example of satire?
(1 point) The general is ridiculing Rainsford for needing food and rest so soon.
The general means the opposite
• when he calls his château a
"restful spot."
The general means the opposite
• when he describes Ivan as
"incredibly strong."
The general is ridiculing Ivan, as
• well as himself, for being a Cossack.
Also put a b c or d
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer choice that defines satire is: **the use of ridicule to lower someone or something in a reader's or character's esteem.** (Choice C).
For the second part regarding why the paragraphs are an example of satire, the correct answer is: **The general means the opposite when he describes Ivan as "incredibly strong."** (Choice C).
So the answers are:
1. C
2. C
For the second part regarding why the paragraphs are an example of satire, the correct answer is: **The general means the opposite when he describes Ivan as "incredibly strong."** (Choice C).
So the answers are:
1. C
2. C