Question

All of the following are elements of satire except __________.

irony
exaggeration
rhyme
understatement

Answer 1

C. Rhyme

The rhyme is part of other types of literary composition such as poetry and verses, use it in satire would give a touch of comedy can from changing their gender to generate satirical poetry.

Answer 2

The correct answer is rhyme.

Whereas satire does include irony, exaggeration, and often, understatement, what it doesn't include is rhyme. Rhymes are usually used in poetry - and even though many poems can be satirical, here we are talking as satire in the prosaic form, not poetic.

In the form of a text, satire is usually used to mock someone and their characteristics through the use of irony, exaggeration, and sarcasm, but not rhyme.