Satire in Literature Take Cornell notes

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Humor Criticism Need for Change Elements of satire either general criticism of humanity or human nature specific criticism of an individual or group Need for Change pointing out that something needs to change

Analysis of Examples As we watch the examples, think about What’s the HUMOR? What’s the CRITICISM? What’s do they think needs to be CHANGED?

examples Homer Simpson Votes 2012 The Simpsons “Two Party System”- 1996 Bill Clinton was seeking reelection Bob Dole was the Republican candidate

Satirical Devices

Exaggeration / overstatement Something that does happen, but it’s represented as better or worse than it really is (Most common type of satire) Hyperbole – wildly exaggerated (absurd) "#Hashtag" with Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake

understatement Something purposely represented as being less important than it actually is incomplete less than truthful given the facts 101 Dalmations

Incongruity To present things that are out of place or absurd in relation to its surroundings. Example: Volkswagen Ad Sears Ad

The opposite of the normal order Reversal The opposite of the normal order Example: People Park

Harsh, cutting, personal remarks to or about someone Sarcasm Harsh, cutting, personal remarks to or about someone The term came from the Greek word “sarkazein” means “to tear flesh.” Example: Sarcasm Sign

Parody A mocking imitation Composition imitating another Example: The Grape Lady A mocking imitation Composition imitating another Designed to criticize the original

Irony 3 types of irony: Dramatic Situational Verbal

Dramatic Irony When the audience knows more than a character Example: Scooby Do

Situational Irony When what happens is different from the audience’s expectations Example: Scary Movie Example: Sponge Bob

Verbal Irony When a character or writer says something different than what he or she truly means Example: Shrek Example: Family Guy Nice Day

Example of Satire #1 Facebook CIA Project What message is being conveyed? What satirical devices does the artist use? Write a response in your notes. Facebook CIA Project

#2 Stephen Colbert Goes to Boot Camp What message is being conveyed? What satirical devices does the artist use? Write a response in your notes. Stephen Colbert Goes to Boot Camp

#3 What message is the cartoonist conveying? What satirical devices does the artist use? Write a response in your notes.

#4 Key & Peele “School Bully” What message is the cartoonist conveying? What satirical devices does the artist use? Write a response in your notes. Key & Peele “School Bully” (warning: adult language and homophobic slurs)

#5 What message is the cartoonist conveying? What satirical devices does the artist use? Write a response in your notes.

#6 What message is the cartoonist conveying? What satirical devices does the artist use? Write a response in your notes. #6