1. Satire
A literary form which blends humor with criticism for the purpose of instruction or the improvement of humanity

2. Use & Purpose of Satire All satire is criticism
To reform, persuade and convince
To analyze
To strip away false impressions

3. The Satiric Method
Irony
Criticism
Opposition to Hypocrisy
Taboo

4. Satirical Techniques Direct Satire Irony Sarcasm Ridicule
Exaggeration / Diminutization
Caricature
Parody
Utopianism / Dystopianism *

5. Direct Satire Stating a direct criticism humorously This is the oldest and, historically, most common form of satiric writing.

6. Irony
When the outcome of the situation is the opposite of the intended or expected one (for comedic effect)

7. This comic strip teaches what irony means.

8. Sarcasm
a technique of satire the use of irony (verbal) to convey mild contempt or disdain, often by stating the opposite of what is true
Can be used to mock lightheartedly or viciously attack

9. Ridicule
technique used to satirize the faults of others; ridicule makes fun of the subject or derides it with contempt
South Park ridicules Family Guy.

10. Caricature
An exaggerated portrayal of the weaknesses, frailties, or humorous aspects of an individual or group.
This is Not suggesting there is any connection between Hitler, Obama and Santos.

11. Parody
a work that mimics another work, sometimes as a criticism, sometimes as an homage.
Homage
Criticism

12. Utopianism/Dystopianism
A criticism of the status quo through comparison with an invented society that is either superior (utopianism) or worse (Dystopianism)
Ex. - V for Vendetta, 1984, Harrison Bergeron, The Giver

13. Diminutization
The portrayal of something perceived as important as something trivial/unimportant to show its unimportance.
This mocks & satirizes both the self-importance of the fashion world as well as the at times self- serving charity work of celebrities

14. Exaggeration
The portrayal of something trivial or unimportant as very important, usually to emphasize its triviality.
This review exaggerates one specific element of the movie, using the criteria of a 7th grade girl.

15. Satire Review
Critiques an element of society
Attacks hypocrisy
relies on humor to achieve its purpose
Sometimes aims to create change