Restoration And Enlightenment 1660-1798.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Satire Ms. P Lit and Comp. Satiric is an Adjective that CAN describe an author’s tone: Uses mild comedy and funny anecdotes Uses gentle humor or wit Uses.

Advertisements

Satire Restoration Power Point. Impact of Satire What is satire? Satire is a unique style of writing that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule.

Restoration Period and the 18 th Century ( )

Satire. Definition A work that ridicules its subject through the use of techniques such as exaggeration, reversal, incongruity, and/or parody in order.

Satire. Background Satire comes from the Latin term in lanx satura, which means “a dish filled with mixed fruits” Satire was developed in ancient Greece,

Satire Honors/Pre-IB English II. 4 Pre-Questions  What do we know about satire?  Does satire need to be funny?  What is the purpose of satire?  What.

RESTORATION & ENLIGHTENMENT POETS th Century: Enlightenment a reaction against the religious anxiety of the Reformation era Charles II returned.

{ Restoration Review Historical Background and Jonathan Swift.

SATIRE AND HUMOR JUST ANOTHER ASPECT OF TONE…BUT EVEN MORE FUN! 1.

CIVIL WAR Charles I was beheaded by angry Puritans in the “Protestant Reformation”, led by Oliver Cromwell.

Satire A way for writers to criticize their society.

Satire. Definition A literary work that ridicules its subject through the use of techniques such as exaggeration, reversal, incongruity, and/or parody.

What do you really mean? Satire, Irony and Social Commentary.

The Restoration Years;

What is SATIRE? Definition: Writing that uses humor to criticize, prove a point, or persuade Ridicules to show absurdity Sentence The Office is a satirical.

Satire Laughter as a Weapon p Satire A literary technique in which behaviors or institutions are ridiculed for the purpose of improving society.

Satire Mr. Barazzuol English 12.

The Restoration and Enlightenment Era The Age of Reason:

Stylistic Elements of Jane Austen An Introduction to Pride and Prejudice.

From the Augustan to the Romantic Age Notes (George I, beginning of the dynasty of Hanover) – 1760 (death of George II) The Augustan Age The Enlightenment.

Short Story Unit A. The theme in a story is its underlying message, or 'big idea.' what critical belief about life is the author trying to convey in the.

Restoration & Enlightenment Reflects Britain’s efforts in the 18 th century to re-establish a sense of order and security after the great political, religious,

1 The Restoration & Enlightenment The Restoration & Enlightenment Charles II spend much of his time in France learning about French elegance.

Kenning Metaphorical compound word or phrase substituted for simple nouns.

Please pick up the handout from the small table. We will be taking notes Introduction to Satire! (2014) Day 1.

Satire Dean English 12.

Stylistic Elements of Jane Austen

MEREDITH MARTIN ANGELINE NERCESSIAN The Age of Reason Advances and Changes.

The Restoration and the 18 th Century Tradition and Reason English IV.

The English Neoclassical Movement About the Era The Neoclassical (“new classicism”) era, a time in which writers modeled their works on those.

SAT · IRE ˈ SA ˌ TĪ ( Ə ) R / Noun Definition: the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices,

A Dry, Boring Lecture Regarding an Introduction to the Definitions, Applications, and Vital Statistics Thereof Contained Within Multiple Literary Genres.

Satire. Why are these funny? Clips clips/xeubn9/the-daily-show-with-jon- stewart-drink-different---pick-your-poison

Mark Twain, Realism, and Satire. Realism Realism refers to the accurate—or realistic—portrayal of life in literature and the arts. With regards to literature,

SATIRE Phillips English 10. SATIRE  Satire is a literary genre that uses irony, wit, and sometimes sarcasm to expose humanity’s vices and foibles, giving.

(LITERATURE ) The Restoration and the Eighteenth Century:

Restoration & Enlightenment 1660 AD – 1798 AD Copyright Peter S. Willis.

Jump Start Assignment Read “A Modest Proposal” Respond in your journal: What is the problem Swift is addressing? What is his solution? Do you agree with.

Satire: An Introduction. What is satire?  Satire is a literary form in which human follies or vices are held up to ridicule or scorn.  Satire often.

Concept Review.

English III May 14, 2013 Ms. Roule.

Satire, Irony and Social Commentary English 12 – Quarter 3

Satire Animal Farm.

The Difference Between Satire and Sarcasm!

(A very brief review of history.)

The Restoration and the 18th Century

Satire Introduction & Use.

What is satire? TIPS & TOPICS FOR WRITING SATIRE

With a little help from fairy tales and a certain loveable ogre…

Jonathan Swift and the Age of Reason

The Difference Between Satire and Sarcasm!

Satire – Terms and Definitions

Satire: An Introduction

Enlightenment Ideas Spread

Satire Laughter as a Weapon.

Satire A literary technique in which behaviors or institutions are ridiculed for the purpose of improving society What sets it apart from other forms of.

Satire A literary technique in which behaviors or institutions are ridiculed for the purpose of exposing, correcting, or improving some aspect of human.

Renaissance Focused on complexities of human life on earth

Satire - A literary technique in which behaviors or institutions are ridiculed for the purpose of improving society. Satire has a serious underlying.

What is it and why is it awesome!!??

Restoration And Enlightenment

Irony & Satire. Whee..

Satire: An Introduction

Introduction to English 9- Unit 0

Presentation transcript:

Restoration And Enlightenment 1660-1798

The Restoration Refers to the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 Charles II - spent exile in France, patron of arts and sciences George III - suffered from mental illness, ruled for 60 years, political blunders resulted in the loss of the American Colonies

The Enlightenment A philosophical movement that emphasized natural rights of life, liberty and property Age of Reason Sir Isaac Newton - order, balance, logic & reason, scientific inquiry was applied to everything from farming to politics

Writers, artists, politicians, etc Writers, artists, politicians, etc., gathered in coffeehouses to exchange ideas, conduct business, and gossip

Improvements Living conditions and changes in ways of life Dramatic advances in agriculture Breeding advancements yield larger animals Steam power

Industrial Revolution - changed way of life for all Women and children labored long hours with low pay

By the end of the period, a mass of restless, impoverished workers had grown.

Language Samuel Johnson - Dictionary of the English Language (1755) Robert Lowth - A Short Introduction of English Grammar Based on Latin - rules often proved inappropriate for English Overseas colonization brought new words and increased differences in spoken English

Literature Neoclassicism Stressed balance, logic, sophisticated wit, and emotional restraint Birth of the novel - Robinson Crusoe Toward the end of the period, poetry began to reflect themes close to the human heart - the first hints of Romanticism

18th Century - The Golden Age of Satire

Satire A literary technique that mixes criticism with humor Uses laughter as a weapon, usually to encourage social reform

Two Types of Satire Horatian satire - playfully amusing, seeks to correct a vice or foolishness with gentle laughter Juvenalian satire - darker kind of laughter, bitter and criticizes corruption or incompetence with scorn and outrage

Comments on and criticizes society, makes fun of a topic by making it seem ridiculous News commentators, political cartoonists, comedians, screenwriters, songwriters The Simpsons - educational system, sibling rivalry, violence on TV, sports Saturday Night Live, Mad TV

How to Recognize Satire Author may clue the reader in that he is writing satire Author may cite previous satires Satiric subject matter and its treatment Concrete, topical, and personal subjects Often alludes to the gossip of the moment Freshness is important - no one cares 50 or 100 years later

Style is easy to distinguish Contains cruel and “dirty” words Contains comic words and terms Uses conversational and non- literary language Tries to produce the unexpected

Weapons of Satire Paradox Antithesis Parody Anticlimax Obscenity Violence Vividness Exaggeration Irony

Final Test for Satire The reader feels a mixture of amusement or contempt