A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is.
Cell division of a diploid cell into four haploid cells, which develop to produce gametes.
A literary device of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change or highlighting a shortcoming in the work of another. Humor, irony, and exaggeration are often used to aid this.
A satirical work.