Question

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

A. A small dog, separated from her human family during a car trip, makes a long, dramatic journey across the country to find them.
B. An Iranian teenager faces the strange new world of a big-city American high school with courage and humor.
C. 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.
D. A young investigative reporter invents a dramatic news story to boost her career. Eventually, she gets caught, and a huge scandal results.

Answer 1

Answer: C, 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.

Explanation: This would be a satire, because a satire typically uses humor and exaggeration to make a point.