Theme Quick Check 4 of 54 of 5 Items Question Which statement is always true about the literary genre of satire?(1 point) Responses It is intended to amuse the reader. It is intended to amuse the reader. It makes the reader feel confused or uncertain. It makes the reader feel confused or uncertain. It includes allusions to political elements. It includes allusions to political elements. It employs an ironic or sarcastic tone. It employs an ironic or sarcastic tone. Skip to navigation page 16 of 16

Answer 1

The statement that is always true about the literary genre of satire is: It employs an ironic or sarcastic tone.

While satire may often be intended to amuse and can include political elements, the defining characteristic is its use of irony or sarcasm to critique or mock its subject.