What is Satire SATIRE is the use of

What is Satire?

SATIRE is the use of wit through irony, sarcasm, and ridicule to criticize behavior or faults of people or institutions in an attempt to bring about change. Covers a wide range of tones, from gentle mockery to harsh/savage mockery to make a comment or criticism about it. . Synonyms: spoof, lampoon

The techniques of satire are: (DEFINE THESE IN QUADRANT NOTES) Exaggeration Incongruity Reversal Parody

Exaggeration To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so that it becomes ridiculous and its faults can be seen. To overstate something to make it more noticeable. Something is better, worse, larger, more common, or more important than is true or usual. Example: Caricatures

Incongruity To present things that are out of place or are absurd in relation to its surroundings. It does not belong or fit to be appropriate within the context. Strange, absurd, inappropriate EX. Monty Python rabbit scene

Incongruity

Reversal To present the opposite of the normal order (e. g. , the order of events, hierarchical order). Example: Gentleman in distress and damsel saves him.

Reversal

Parody Amusing imitation that deliberately copies another work in a humorous/comical way by exaggerating certain features in the original work. Poor imitation of someone or something that seems ridiculous with the intention to broaden understanding to a work or act as a tribute. Can be literary, musical, or performed. To imitate the techniques and/or style of some person, place, or thing. Example: “Weird Al” Yankovic

Parody

Assignment Brainstorm a list of satirical examples that you know (minimum 5) Brainstorm a list of ideas that you could satirize (minimum 8) Go from General to Specific – i. e. ) Politics President Trump

Questions to answer What elements of satire did the author use? How? Give as many specific examples as possible. Why did they choose to satirize the topic? Explain. Maximum 2 pages typed. Identify the work and author.