[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, to expose, denounce, or deride the folly or corruption of institutions, people, or social structures:The success of the production stems from its balance of affectionate comedy and well-observed satire.", "a work of art, literature, or entertainment in which the folly and corruption of human beings, institutions, or social structures are exposed, denounced, or ridiculed:The skit offended only those who didn’t recognize it as a political satire.Did you notice that all the novels on her bookshelf were satires?Synonyms: travesty , parody , caricature , burlesque", "a genre of literature, art, or entertainment comprising such works:The eighteenth century is considered British literature’s golden age of satire.Synonyms: travesty , parody , caricature , burlesque"]}]