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Horace

Conversational/humorous satire, gently comments on failings of mankind.

Juvenal

Bitter/Aggressive satire, attacks failings of mankind.

Satire

Writing that mixes critical attitude with wit and humor to improve mankind and human institutions.

Hyperbole/Exaggeration

Enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so it becomes ridiculous and its faults can be seen.

Litotes

Understatement that makes an affirmative point by denying its opposite.

Caricature

Exaggeration/distortion of one’s prominent features, making them appear ridiculous.

Incongruity

To present things that are out of place or absurd in relation to their surroundings.

Parody

Imitating techniques or styles of some person, place, or thing to ridicule the original.

Reversal

Present the opposite of the normal order.

Irony

Actual intent is expressed in words with the opposite meaning in a light manner.

Travesty

Presents a serious (often religious) subject frivolously, reducing everything to its lowest level.

Burlesque

Ridiculous exaggeration achieved through many ways, relying on style.

Farce

Exciting laughter through exaggerated, improbable situations.

Invective

Bitter speech or writing that abuses, denounces, or attacks

Wit

Clever expression, whether aggressive or harmless

Sarcasm

Intentional derision, normally at another person, intended to hurt.

Ridicule

Words meant to belittle a person or idea and arouse contemptuous laughter.