satire

Satire means literary use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize someone or something to make a political point or statement.

Do not use satire in news writing, unless quoting a source. If quoting a source using satire, make sure to explain the use of satire and include any necessary explanations to make clear the irony or humor.

Satire is allowed in opinion columns, but columns must be clearly marked as satire.

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