Key Terms

Famous Satirists

“A Modest Proposal”

Political Cartoons

Talking Pictures

Potpourri

“A Modest Proposal” Political Cartoons Key Terms Famous Satirists Talking Pictures Potpourri $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 Round One should contain one “Daily Double” question. To insert the “Daily Double Screen”, follow these steps: 1. Select the desired button on this slide by clicking on it. Click on SLIDE SHOW  ACTION SETTINGS Make a note of which slide the HYPERLINK is currently set to. In the “Action Settings” dialogue box, change the HYPERLINK to “Daily Double Round 1”. Click OK 6. Now go to Slide “Daily Double Round 1” in this presentation, and follow the directions in the “Notes” section $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500

1 - 100 The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.

1 - 100 What is satire? $100

1 - 100 To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so that it becomes ridiculous and its faults can be seen.

1 - 100 What is exaggeration? $200

To imitate the techniques and/or style of some person, place, or thing.

1 - 100 What is parody? $300

1 - 100 To present the opposite of the normal order (e.g., the order of events, hierarchical order).

What is reversal? $400

To present things that are out of place or are absurd in relation to its surroundings.

What is incongruity? $500

1 - 100 This 18th century satirists was exiled to Ireland after causing too much trouble in his native England.

1 - 100 Who was Jonathan Swift? $100

This modern satirist is known for his parody I Am America and So Can You.

1 - 100 Who is Stephen Colbert? $200

This pioneer of musical satire has covered everyone from Michael Jackson to Chamillionaire.

Who is Weird Al Yankovich? 1 - 100 Who is Weird Al Yankovich? $300

This satirical newspaper has been making headlines since 1988.

1 - 100 What is The Onion? $400

This Roman satirist basically started the genre of satire, even before the time of Jesus Christ.

1 - 100 Who is Horace? $500

1 - 100 According to the narrator of “A Modest Proposal,” at what age is a child best suited to serve as the solution to the problem he identifies?

1 - 100 What is one year? $100

Following a lengthy "digression" (involving testimony from an "American acquaintance"), the narrator enumerates several more advantages to his proposal. Which one of the following is not one of the advantages that he describes?

(A) increasing the care and tenderness of mothers toward their children (B) bringing “great custom” to taverns (C) serving as a great inducement to marriage (D) relieving “constant breeders” of the expense of raising their children beyond a certain age (E) encouraging young children to mind their manners and obey their parents 1 - 100 $200

What is the one objection that the narrator thinks might "possibly be raised against this proposal"?

It will reduce the number of people in the kingdom. 1 - 100 It will reduce the number of people in the kingdom. $300

In the final sentence of the essay, Swift attempts to demonstrate his sincerity and lack of self-interest by revealing what information?

He will gain nothing by having no children to sell. 1 - 100 He will gain nothing by having no children to sell. $400

This is the indelible image with which Swift begins his essay.

What is a woman with six children begging in the streets? 1 - 100 What is a woman with six children begging in the streets? $500

Identify the criticism and literary technique. 1 - 100 Identify the criticism and literary technique.

The oppressive nature of student loans 1 - 100 The oppressive nature of student loans Exaggeration $100

Identify the criticism and literary technique.

Guns take the lives of children Exaggeration, incongruity 1 - 100 Guns take the lives of children Exaggeration, incongruity $200

Identify the criticism and literary technique.

1 - 100 Politicians are “pigs” fighting over scraps of “food” from the American people. Exaggeration $300

Identify the criticism and literary technique.

1 - 100 American justice has suffered with the events surrounding the death of Trayvon Martin. Incongruity, parody $400

Identify the criticism and literary technique.

Exaggeration, Incongruity While movies are making millions of dollars, people around the world are starving. Exaggeration, Incongruity 1 - 100 $500

Identify the criticism and literary technique. 1 - 100 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iYBmAVuBns Identify the criticism and literary technique.

Parody, diminution, verbal irony The video minimizes the accomplishments of the Wii Fit and suggest that it will not be as fun as traditional video games. Parody, diminution, verbal irony 1 - 100 $100

Identify the criticism and literary technique. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOO3xVRaXJM&feature=related Identify the criticism and literary technique.

The video criticizes the personalities and behavior of the characters on The Jersey Shore. Parody, exaggeration, reversal 1 - 100 $200

Identify the criticism and literary technique. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0USn7eufXps Identify the criticism and literary technique.

Parody, incongruity, exaggeration, verbal irony The video criticizes the goals of and products produced by the Microsoft corporation. Parody, incongruity, exaggeration, verbal irony 1 - 100 $300

Identify the criticism and literary technique. http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/413134/april-24-2012/canada-s-currency-coup Identify the criticism and literary technique.

Of the many things highlighted, the video criticizes the jingoistic approach to journalism by many network news pundits as it pertains to the Icelandic decision to adopt Canadian currency Parody, incongruity, exaggeration, verbal irony 1 - 100 $400

Identify the criticism and literary technique. http://www.theonion.com/video/romney-courts-hispanic-vote-with-animated-sombrero,28044/ Identify the criticism and literary technique.

The video criticizes the tactics used by many politicians to appeal to minority voters, and their seeming lack of awareness at how offensive it can be. Parody, incongruity, exaggeration, verbal irony 1 - 100 $500

1 - 100 This playful Roman satirist is known for his mild, light-hearted humor.

1 - 100 Who was Horace? $100

This Roman satirist is known for his contemptuous, and abrasive criticism.

1 - 100 Who was Juvenal? $200

When Swift suggests that it is a “melancholy” object that so many people are begging for “alms,” this is what these two words mean.

What is “sad” and “charitable donations”? 1 - 100 What is “sad” and “charitable donations”? $300

These two modern satirists disagree over whether satire needs to be funny.

Who are Jon Stewart and Bill Maher? 1 - 100 Who are Jon Stewart and Bill Maher? $400

Swift uses this word, which was derogatory during his time period, to refer to Roman Catholics.

1 - 100 What is papist? $500

Final Jeopardy

The modern Modest Proposal “Shoot Hooligans, Not Hoops” proposes this satirical Congressional act.

What is the Right to Carry Concealed Weapons in the Classroom Act of 1999?

Daily Double!! To Complete the Daily Double Sequence for Round One: Click on any blue area on the slide that is currently displayed Click on Slide Show  Action Settings The Action Settings Dialog Box will be displayed. You will see that the HYPERLINK is currently set to “Slide 8” Change the HYPERLINK so that it is set to the slide number you made note of previously Click OK until the Action Settings Dialog Box disappears Save Return to Slide 8 and select View  Slide Show. Test your Daily Double button to make sure it works as you wish it to.

Of the 120,000 Irish children born each year, this is the number proposed to be eaten.

1 - 100 What is 100,000? $400