Which piece of writing is an example of a satire?
a. a novel about children who take over a school to indirectly criticize the government's policies
b. a letter to the editor that states your opinion about why the city should install a new baseball field
c. a tale about a rabbit who loses a race to a turtle because he is overconfident in his ability to win
d. a story about a poor couple who a homeless stranger and are rewarded for their selflessness

The piece of writing that is an example of satire is A. A novel about children who take over a school to indirectly criticize the government's policies

Explanation: A satire is a literary device that consists in using humour and exaggeration to reveal and criticize certain ideas generally linked to politics and corruption. In that way, satire is mainly used to expose a society's flaws. Option A. is the correct option because it is the only one that presents a ridiculous situation (children taking over a school) to provide the readers with a radical political critique (the government's policies).

when alex falls for the charming new boy at school, cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her - she can't believe she's finally found her soul who truly loves and understands her.  

at first, alex is blissfully happy. sure, cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her close friend zack, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all her time with another boy? as the months pass, though, alex can no longer ignore cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats.  

as alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose "love" she no longer recognizes, she is forced to choose -- between her "true love" and herself.

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