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Select the most appropriate and relevant relationship of the second sentence (S2) to the first sentence (S1): S1: Satire is designed to use humor to critique power; however, it often reinforces the status quo by providing a 'safety valve' for public frustration. S2: By laughing at the absurdity of a system, the audience may feel they have intellectually 'conquered' it, thereby reducing their motivation to engage in actual political change. The second sentence (S2):
- 1Elaborates on the ironic process through which satire achieves the opposite of its intent.✓
- 2Redefines 'humor' as a tool for radical political revolution.
- 3Provides a historical example of a satirist who successfully overthrew a regime.
- 4Argues that public frustration is unnecessary for social progress.
Correct answer
Elaborates on the ironic process through which satire achieves the opposite of its intent.
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