In what way is T. C. Boyle's 'Top of the Food Chain" an example of satire?
A. It makes fun of actions by a government.
B. It focuses on harm to the environment
C. It contains a hidden message about war
A satire is a type of text in which a writer exposes the vices and follies of a particular institution, person, or group within society. This is usually done by using humor, exaggeration or ridicule. Moreover, a satire often uses fictional characters or symbols in order to avoid referring directly to the object of ridicule. In this case, Boyle provides an example of satire by making fun of the actions of the government. He does this by comparing its corrupt practices to the behaviour of animals.
