12/2 Journal 31 Intro to Satire
Satire- use humor in order to promote a change in politics, society, culture, and/or human behavior.
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.
How to create satire: 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 it is either impossible or unlikely to occur. EX: aliens and humans work together towards world peace
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.
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: Pun/double entendre - Personification- Hyperbole- Absurdity Irony- 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?