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What type of literature uses humor to point out the flaws and foolishness of people and society? A. Tragicomedy B. Satire C. Drama D. Rhetoric

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See Backgroud Mark Twain second paragraph;

B. Satire

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Satire is a technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule. So, the answer would be B.
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