Which of the following is most likely the plot of a satire?

Question

A young investigative reporter invents a dramatic news story to boost her career. Eventually, she gets caught and a huge scandal results.

An Iranian teenager faces the strange new world of a big-city American high school with courage and humor.

A man spends so much time watching TV that he becomes physically fused to his couch. His family has to call the fire department to free him.

A small dog, separated from her human family during a car trip, makes a long, dramatic journey across the country to find them.

Answer 1

The plot that is most likely a satire is:

A man spends so much time watching TV that he becomes physically fused to his couch. His family has to call the fire department to free him.

This plot uses exaggerated elements (the man being physically fused to a couch) to critique and humorously comment on society's obsession with television and media consumption, which is characteristic of satire. The absurdity of the situation highlights the potential dangers and consequences of excessive television watching in a comedic way.