Satire
A literary technique using humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticise or mock something (people, institutions, ideas). Satire aims to expose flaws and provoke change.
Real World
Charlie Brooker's *Black Mirror* uses satire to mock society's obsession with social media ratings — the episode 'Nosedive' exaggerates a world where every interaction is scored, exposing the hollowness of online validation culture.
Exam Focus
Name the specific satirical technique (irony, exaggeration, parody) and link it explicitly to the target being criticised.
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