What is not one of the purposes of mythology? a. mythology was ancient literature and used to entertain. b. mythology was used to explain natural phenomena. c. mythology was an ancient ritual initiating a boy into manhood. d. mythology was used to teach people the history and rituals of the society.

As you read in this lesson, satire depends on the audience recognizing and agreeing with the satirist’s implicit criticism of his or her target. how effective can satire be in shaping behavior or opinions if the audience is always in on the joke and thus never the target? your answer should be at least 250 words.