Answer The following questions in your journal Answer The following questions in your journal. Write the word and the number behind it down-Add up Would you call an animal with a strong smell a skunk (2) or a polecat(3)? A round cake fried in a pan is a Batter cake (3)/ Flannel cake (2)/ Griddle cake (1)/ Pancake (0) I’ll be sick___________ at my stomach (3)/ to my stomach (1) Fifteen minutes before ten is Quarter till ten (3)/ Quarter to ten (2)/ Quarter of ten (1) An insect that glows at night is June bug (3)/ Lightening bug (2)/Firefly (1)

Results 6 or fewer is Northern 7-11 is Midlands 12-15 is Southern

Mark Twain realized this early on in his writing and used it to create a realistic style that is relatable to how people really communicate Instead of using the formal language that is barely recognizable to the average person, Twain used language that is familiar and recognizable. He wrote just as one would speak. Sounds simple, right? Not so much.

Twain’s Language Technique Colloquial Language: The everyday language we use in conversation. It is sometimes ungrammatical, and it may contain slang words and phrases. It varies from place to place and among ethnic groups. Dialect: the way of speaking and writing that is particular to a specific region of the country. Every dialect differs from every other dialect in the details of its vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Writers often use dialect to make their characters seem realistic. Regionalism: Words or phrases peculiar to a particular region. In literature regionalism is the tendency among certain authors to write about specific geographical areas. Regional writers present the distinct culture of an area, including its speech, customs, beliefs and history.

Interpret the following passage by putting it in your own words. Underline the words or phrases that add to the regional dialect. …he ‘peared surprised, and then he looked sorter discouraged- like, and didn’t try no more to win the fight, and so he got shucked out bad.

Elements of Humor Exaggeration: To represent as greater than is actually the case; overstate Hyperbole: Extreme exaggeration Irony Verbal: saying the opposite of what is meant. Situation: the opposite of what is expected to happen occurs Dramatic: you know something the character doesn’t Dialect: regional or social variety of a language distinguished by pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary, especially a variety of speech differing from the standard literary language or speech pattern of the culture in which it exists Understatement:a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said Meiosis: understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary); "saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was very upset' Parody: Mocking an original work

Satire

What is satire? Satire is a style of rhetoric that exposes vices and foolishness in people and society Satire generally uses humor, irony, sarcasm, and other techniques to get an emotional reaction from the audience Satire often aims to create political or social change Here are a few techniques that may be used in satire…….

Hyperbole Elements of Satire Also called exaggeration In satire, hyperbole is used to make an idea or situation seem ridiculous by taking it to the extreme Examples: Google opt-out - http://youtu.be/lMChO0qNbkY KFC Double Down - http://youtu.be/YZ9Yy3NgABY

Elements of Satire Reversal Presenting the opposite of what people are used to experiencing Makes the audience think about what they consider “normal,” and why Example: Marriage ban - http://youtu.be/wVeGUSGkhfw

Parody Elements of Satire Imitating someone for comedic effect Often includes the use of other techniques (hyperbole, irony, etc.) Example: Brad Paisley/LL Cool J - http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/weekend-update-ll-cool-j- and-brad-paisley/n35546

Incongruity Elements of Satire Putting things together that normally wouldn’t go together This can be used to make ordinary things seem ridiculous Example: Obama teleprompter - http://youtu.be/aXQTaWjMoFw

Irony Elements of Satire Using words in a way that conveys the opposite of their literal meaning Can be used to show difference between appearance and reality Example: Star Trek reviews - http://youtu.be/02LgdXVkXgM

Sarcasm Like irony, but more “mean” Elements of Satire Sarcasm Like irony, but more “mean” Usually used to mock a person, situation, or idea Example: Stephen Colbert - http://youtu.be/aFf1lYyKE04

Understatement Like hyperbole, this is a type of exaggeration Elements of Satire Understatement Like hyperbole, this is a type of exaggeration Can be used to make a situation or idea seem less important than it really is Example: “Just right” - http://youtu.be/y_HiX5eUfNo

When analyzing satire, consider… Subject: What is the main idea? Occasion: What current event/trend is the author reacting to? Audience: What person/group is the satire targeting? Purpose: What is the “real” message behind the satire? Speaker: How does the author create credibility? Why should we trust this person?

Stereotypes of Eastern and Western US East vs. West Stereotypes of Eastern and Western US Uses this story to highlight these stereotypes which makes the work satire Goal: Find the hyperbole/dialect/colloquialisms in the story and find how they show us this satirical opinion. Discuss the effect of hyperbole/dialect/ colloquialism