The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, wit, and other ways to critique human weaknesses, foolishness, or ignorance is known as SATIRE. "Social satire" refers to satire that makes a specific comment on a cultural or social trend, or on a certain social group or class. This adds to the satirical and critical tone. Social satire can be divided up into several categories, such as political satire, which makes fun of politicians or political systems; religious satire, which makes fun of religions; and cultural satire, which makes fun of different cultures. Satirical cartoons are one way that social satire is expressed. In addition to being a powerful tool for criticism, satire can also have positive effects. For example, some scholars believe that the satire in newspapers helps to create a more democratic society by promoting discussion and debate about public issues. Others argue that satire has a negative effect on those who treat it as entertainment rather than criticism, but it can also be used as a form of social commentary that promotes understanding between people with differences of opinion. In conclusion, satire can have a huge impact on the tone of a text by providing insight about what is important and what is not, by making us laugh, and by giving us reasons to be optimistic or pessimistic about our world.