Satire is a form of humor that uses WIT and IRONY to criticize or mock people, ideas, or institutions. CARICATURE is a form of satire in which the subject is exaggerated for comic effect. SQUIB is a short, witty piece of writing or speech. CARTOON is a drawing or series of drawings that are humorous or satirical in nature. RAILLERY is good-natured teasing or mockery. Lampoonery is the use of satire or RIDICULE to criticize people or institutions. PASQUINADE is a LAMPOON or satire written in the form of a poem or inscription. WIT is the ability to use language to create humor or express ideas in an intelligent way. SHOW is a performance, such as a play or musical, that is intended to be humorous. TRICK is a clever or amusing action or device. BURLESQUE is a form of entertainment that combines COMEDY and satire. TRAVESTY is a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something. DERISION is the act of mocking or ridiculing someone or something. RIDICULE is the act of making fun of someone or something in a scornful or contemptuous manner. COMEDY is a genre of drama or other art form that is light-hearted and often humorous. FARCE is a type of COMEDY that relies on highly improbable situations and exaggerated characters. SKIT is a short, humorous play or performance. SPOOF is a humorous imitation of someone or something. PARODY is a humorous imitation of a serious work of literature or art. IRONY is the use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning. LAMPOON is a humorous and often vicious attack on an individual or institution.