Intro to parody and satire: 12/14 Journal 29 Intro to parody and satire:
Parody: to imitate the techniques and/or style of some person, place, or thing
Satire goes a step further than a parody Satire goes a step further than a parody. It doesn't just imitate for the sake of humor, but it does so to make a point, a message.
Satire- use humor in order to promote a change in politics, society, culture, and/or human behavior.
Tools of Satire Irony: a contrast between what appears to be true and is actually true, or between what we expect to happen and what actually happens
Situational Irony- the opposite of what is expected occurs EX: a cow sits down to have medium- rare human for dinner. EX: Brian the dog from Family Guy is the voice of reason in the family.
Verbal irony: (sarcasm) what is said is different from what someone actually means
Dramatic irony -the audience is aware of something that the characters are not aware of
Pun/double entendre when a word/phrase can have two possible meanings EX: "Mr. Potato Head picked his nose."
Personification when a nonhuman is given human characteristics EX: Brian the dog from family guy. He talks and is extremely intelligent.
Hyperbole an extreme, ridiculous exaggeration EX: I'd walk 5,000 miles just to be with you.
Absurdity something so outrageous and unreasonable, it is either impossible or unlikely to occur. EX: aliens and humans work together towards world peace
Reversal: to present the opposite of the normal order
Incongruity: to present things that are out of place or absurd in relation to its surroundings
Dramatic irony, situational irony, or verbal irony Hyperbole Pun In each of the following cartoons: Identify how the satirist uses the techniques and what message he/she is relaying to the audience. Satire Techniques: Dramatic irony, situational irony, or verbal irony Hyperbole Pun Personification Absurdity Reversal Incongruity Message: What is the satirist's message? In other words, what are they poking fun of? What aspect of society, politics, culture, or human behavior do they want to see changed?
J30- Identifying Satire
Dramatic irony, situational irony, or verbal irony Hyperbole Pun In each of the following cartoons: Identify how the satirist uses the techniques, who/what they are criticizing, and what message he/she is relaying to the audience. Satire Techniques: Dramatic irony, situational irony, or verbal irony Hyperbole Pun Personification Absurdity Reversal Incongruity
Identifying satire in cartoons: Identify how the satirist uses the techniques, who/what they are criticizing, and what message he/she is relaying to the audience.
Identifying satire in cartoons: Identify how the satirist uses the techniques, who/what they are criticizing, and what message he/she is relaying to the audience.
PART 2- VIEWING SOUTH PARK Satire Techniques: Dramatic irony, situational irony, or verbal irony Hyperbole Pun Personification Absurdity Reversal Incongruity Identify how the satirist uses the techniques, who/what they are criticizing, and what message he/she is relaying to the audience.
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J31-Parody Ads Name of Product/Service/Ad What is the product/service/ad making fun of? Why is it funny? (tools: irony, hyperbole, reversal, incongruity, absurdity) Is there a greater message? If so, what?
PARODY ADS: YOUR GOAL in groups today: Write the first page of your script in 12 point Times New Roman font double space (at least one minute in length) Show Ms. K by the end of the period for 10 points
PARODY ADS: YOUR GOAL in groups today: Finish your script in 12 point Times New Roman font double space (at least 90 seconds in length and not more than 3 minutes) Use this format: Louie: Your baby is so cute and chubby. Jerry: Have you ever been embarrassed of your fat baby? Show Ms. K by the end of the period for 10 points
J32-Parody Song Identify the song the parody is poking fun of How is the artist poking fun of the song? What is funny about it? Is there a message?