What is the purpose of satire in literature?

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What is the purpose of satire in literature?

The purpose of satire in literature is to criticize and ridicule human vices, follies, and shortcomings. It aims to bring about social or political change by using humor, irony, and exaggeration to expose and mock the flaws and absurdities of individuals, institutions, or society as a whole.