The mayor spoke about honesty at every public meeting. He promised that under his leadership, not a single person in the city would ever tell a lie again. He claimed he would make truthfulness so common that even cats and dogs would begin confessing their secrets. People clapped politely, though some wondered if perhaps he had confused himself with a prophet rather than a mayor. What satirical device is used?

The new fire station was the pride of the town. It had shiny red trucks, sparkling clean hoses, and fireproof walls—or so the brochures said. On the very first night, however, the station caught fire because someone left a candle burning in the kitchen. The firefighters had to call a neighboring town to put it out. What satirical device is used?

Mrs. Benson was famous in the neighborhood for her loud floral dresses and even louder laugh. One afternoon, during a quiet library meeting, she tripped on a rug, knocking over an entire stack of encyclopedias. Instead of being embarrassed, she stood up, bowed, and declared, “Ladies and gentlemen, I’ll be here all week!” The room erupted in laughter. What satirical device is used?

After studying all night, failing the exam, and spilling coffee on himself, James walked into class dripping wet from the rain. When his friend asked how his morning was going, he replied, “Oh, it’s been a bit inconvenient.” His classmates stared at him as if he had lost his mind. What satirical device is used?

The team’s captain, who had missed every shot in the game, strutted proudly off the court. His coach clapped slowly and said, “Bravo! You’ve clearly been practicing your aim—at the audience instead of the basket.” The players laughed, but the captain flushed red with embarrassment. What satirical device is used?

What Satirical Device is used?                                                                                                                                                    The advertisement showed a man sipping bottled water. Immediately, he grew wings, leapt into the sky, and landed on a mountaintop, shouting, “Hydration has given me the power of the gods!” Viewers couldn’t help but laugh at the exaggerated imitation of heroic movie scenes.

Lucy slipped on the icy sidewalk, dropped her groceries, and watched her eggs smash on the ground. She brushed the snow off her coat and muttered, “Oh, terrific. Just what I needed to make my day even better.” Passersby couldn’t help but chuckle at her dry tone. What satirical device is used?

The banker was described as having fingers so long and greedy that they seemed to stretch across the room, reaching into pockets that weren’t his. His stomach bulged like a vault, and his eyes glittered like coins. The author wanted readers to see not a man, but money walking on two legs. What satirical device is used?

The storm ripped the roof off the house, flooded the basement, and sent trees crashing across the street. As the neighbors checked on Mr. Adams, he calmly remarked, “Well, I suppose the weather’s been a little rough today.” What satirical device is used? 

At the royal banquet, golden plates overflowed with roast swan, venison, and exotic fruits. In the center of the table, however, sat a giant bucket of fried chicken from the local fast-food restaurant. The king raised a leg and declared, “Truly, nothing says nobility like crispy wings!” What satirical device is used?

The general gave a long speech about bravery, discipline, and sacrifice to his soldiers. When he finished, he put on pink bunny slippers, carried a teddy bear under his arm, and marched proudly off the stage. The troops struggled to keep straight faces. What satirical device is used?