A literary work that ridicules ideas or the follies of people is a/an

A literary work that ridicules ideas or the follies of people is called a satire. Satire is a genre of literature that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. The purpose of satire is to use wit and humor to point out the flaws in society and to bring about change.