Read the Paragraph Below and Answer the Question(s) That Follow

question 29

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow.
(1) Satire is a type of humor that attacks or exposes foolishness or lack of good sense of a subject using sarcasm, wit, or irony. (2) Subjects of satire can be specific individuals or organizations. (3) Examples of modern satire include three popular animated TV comedy series: Family Guy , South Park , and The Simpsons . (4) All three repeatedly make fun of the modern American middle-class lifestyle as well as all other aspects of American culture and society. (5) In particular, greedy, selfish, or ineffective authority figures ⎯ including parents, teachers, principals, police officers, elected officials, and the clergy ⎯ are favorite targets of ridicule in all three of these comedies. (6) Other examples of modern television satire are  Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and  The Daily Show with Trevor Noah , two fake news programs that poke fun at the media, government, and politics.
How many examples does the writer use to develop the topic sentence?

• A) two
• B) three
• C) four

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Definitions:

Barrier To Communication

Factors that impede the flow of information between individuals or groups, potentially leading to misunderstandings or conflicts.

Defensive Communication

A form of interaction where an individual feels threatened or anticipates threat in the message, often leading to a defensive response.

Nondefensive Communication

A form of interaction characterized by openness, honesty, and respect, without the need to defend oneself or attack others, fostering positive dialogue.

Defensive Tactics

Strategies employed to protect oneself or an organization from criticism, competition, or other threats.