Purpose of Satire Scarlet Letter Stuff you should

Purpose of Satire Scarlet Letter

Stuff you should know Definition of satire Purpose of satire Terms of satire Definition of parody Examples of parody You assignment specifications

Supplies Open I pad to notes Label - “Parody Assignment”

Roman Numeral I Definition of satire Examples

Roman Numeral II Irony and sarcasm defined Examples of irony and sarcasm

Roman Numeral III Parody defined Examples of parody

Roman Numeral IV My favorite Seuss book

Defining Satire I. Satire is generally defined as A. A work that attacks or pokes fun at the folly of human foibles using derision, wit and sarcasm B. Irony, sarcasm, or wit used to attack or expose folly, vice or stupidity

Satire is a word used to describe works of art, including (and especially) literature, which is designed to ridicule and, often, parody. It is most often recognized in the political sense of making light of genuinely serious problems and issues.

Satire (probably) comes from the Latin "satura" meaning "mixed" (literally a "dish of mixed fruits").

Satire The Roman poet, Horace (1 B. C. ) credited as being one of the first satirists to use satire in in poetry. A prosaic and formal way of writing satire tended to be composed of short verses, quite deliberately attacking situations and people.

Satire covers many different methods including irony, sarcasm, burlesque, parody, exaggeration, juxtaposition, double entendres.

Satire It can be directed toward one individual, a whole country or even the world. It is sometimes serious, acting as a protest or to expose, or comical when used to poke fun at something or someone.

Satire Examples Include: “Weekend Update” from Saturday Night Live

Satire examples include The Daily Show

Satire examples include the movie Scary Movie

Satire examples include the movies of Austin Powers

Satire examples include most political cartoons in newspapers and magazines Dr. Seuss actually published many political cartoons protesting Nazi Germany

Satire examples include the songs of Weird Al Yankovic The Simpsons then satirzed Weird Al Yankovich

Satire examples found in examples of irony, parody, and sarcasm.

Terms of Satire Types of irony Verbal irony - where what you mean to say is In irony, words are used different from the words you use to show the Situational irony - compares what is expected to happen with what actually does happen Dramatic irony - uses a narrative to give the audience more information about the story than the character knows II Irony opposite of the actual meaning.

Examples can be found in Verbal Irony – see if you can hear any examples 9: 27 -10: 31

Examples can be found in As you listen to the next scene can you find examples of sarcasm 10: 30 -13: 00

Examples can be found in Parody Scene 8 As you watch how do he parents appear to be like real parents, but they are exaggerated so that you cannot take them seriously

What is Parody? A parody is also called a spoof, and is used to make fun or mock someone or something by imitating them in a funny or satirical way.

Parody is found in literature, movies, and song.

Parody A good example or a parody is the song “Girls Just Want to Have Lunch” by Weird Al Yankovic, which is a parody of the song “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper.

Parody Some girls like to buy new shoes And others like drivin' trucks and wearing tattoos There's only one thing that they all like a bunch Oh, girls, they want to have lunch. . . I know how to keep a woman satisfied When I whip out my Diner's Card their eyes get so wide They're always in the mood for something to munch Oh, girls, they want to have lunch. . .

Parody God, bless my underwear My only pair, Stan beside them, And guide them, As they sit in a heap by the chair

Parody From the washer, To the clothesline, To my dresser drawer, To my rear!

Parody God, bless my underwear, My only pair. God, bless my underwear, Or I’ll be bare.

Parody and you a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing

a burlesque imitation of a musical composition

Parody and you any humorous, satir ical, or burlesque imitati on, as of a person, event, etc.

Parody and you to imitate (a compositi on, author, etc. ) for purposes of ridicule or satire

Parody and you You may have noticed a number of Dr. Seuss Parodies? Why do you think cartoonist, writers and film satirists have used the Seuss for parody?

Traits of Parody What are some traits you could imitate about the writing? Did you know that Dr. Seuss designed numerous political cartoons decrying Hitler and the Nazi regime?

Traits of Parody What are some traits you notice about the graphic?

Your Mission Remember that satire is implicitly constructive, and the satirists themselves often depict themselves as such constructive critics – they are using humor to get people to change

The Assignment Third Period Fourth Period You may work with group You may work with members of your choice group members of your You may have between choice five and six members in You must find a team of your team four or five members You must decide on your teams by our next class You must decide on session your teams by our next class session

Your Assignment Using any Dr. Seuss story that works for you, you will make your own Seuss-style parody. Your parody will be based on two chapters from The Scarlet Letter. You must have a copy of the original Seuss work

Your assignment Carefully read the chapters and present in Seuss-style format of your choice. Be sure to capture the real message of the work as well as the appearance of Seuss

Your assignment Members will be assigned a job Three rubrics will be used to assess this parody presentation

Your assignment Limited class time will be allotted for this project. Therefore, choose and plan your group presentation wisely.

The future Tomorrow you will have your first meeting date and you will then sign up your groups, chapters and presentation dates.

Exit How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before it’s June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon? ~Dr. Seuss So check the front page Put your name not your age Be sure you have one Hand it in when your done Set it on the table I know you are able I can’t give you more Than a participation score! Mrs. Springstead