What fact would you select to support your understanding of satire?
a. the term satire refers to the inclusion of figurative language in a literary work.
b. the term satire refers to a literary work in which irony or wit is used to expose folly or wickedness.
c. the term satire refers to the qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, and honesty.
d. the term satire refers to the leading character or principal figure in a literary work.

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