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1 humor + criticism = inspired reform
Satire humor + criticism = inspired reform

2 Definition Satire is a kind of writing that ridicules its
subject, usually some type of human weakness, vice, or folly, in order to bring about a change, such as social or political reform

3 Satire Clearly Understood
Satire – blend of criticism and humor for the purposes of CORRECTION OR IMPROVEMENT Sarcasm– simple abuse consisting of a series of insults If the creators of satire don’t have a reform or a solution in mind but are simply holding up an aspect of the world as ridiculous, then they are creating irony or gallows humor rather than satire.

4 Don’t Miss Out on the Fun – Ask yourself the following questions:
1. What institutions, practices, and/or groups are being satirized? 2. What method(s) does the author employ in constructing his satire? 3. What is the tone of the satire?

5 What institutions, practices,, and/or groups are being satirized?
A group or organization Individuals A “sort” or type of person A social class A prevailing philosophy Social manners Modern progress Mankind

6 What method(s) does the author employ in constructing his satire?
Parody – comic imitation Irony – literary style characterized by irony Mock-epic – comic imitation of the epic Travesty – grotesque, inferior imitation Allegory – expression by means of symbolic, fictional characters Caricature – exaggeration by ludicrous distortion Fable – legendary story of supernatural happenings

7 Common Features Verbal Irony - contrast between what is said and what is really meant--this can draw attention to the absurdity of certain ideas or beliefs or can emphasize important points Outrageous exaggerations Deadpan understatement Warped logic--absurd statements delivered as common sense Improbable situations Ridiculous names

8 What is the tone of the satire?
Gentle and humorous satire is called Horatian Satire after the writing style of the Roman poet Horace. cheerful tongue--in--cheek optimistic witty gentle chiding

9 What is the tone of the satire?
Heavy or biting satire called Juvenalian Satire after the Roman poet Juvenal. cutting bitter angry contemptuous grim sardonic harsh indignant

10 Satire and Point of View
Formal & Direct – Satiric voice speaks in first person. The satirist speaks directly to the reader. Informal & Indirect - Characters themselves reveal their folly & ridiculousness through their own actions, words and thoughts. Often seen in stories, poems, plays or novels.

11 Satire or Not? http://www.theonion.com
THE COLBERT REPORT (STEPHEN COLBERT): THE DAILY SHOW (JON STUART):


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