1. 17 November 2015

2. Satire Definition
"a literary manner which blends a critical attitude with humor and wit to the end that human institutions or humanity may be improved. The true satirist is conscious of the frailty of institutions of man's devising and attempts through laughter not so much to tear them down as to inspire a remodeling" (Thrall, et al 436).

3. In CN: [Elements of Satire]
Exaggeration: To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so that it becomes ridiculous and its faults can be seen. (i.e. Caricatures)
Incongruity: To present things that are out of place or are absurd in relation to its surroundings. (i.e. oxymoron, irony)

4. “Elements of Satire” cont.
Parody: To imitate the techniques and/or style of some person, place, or thing in order to ridicule the original.
Reversal: To present the opposite of the normal order (e.g., the order of events, hierarchical order – Mr. Mom, Freaky Friday)

5. Is Satire Relevant? White and Nerdy by Weird Al Yankovich
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Saturday Night Live with Dwayne “Bambi” Johnson
In CN (after notes on Satire): Jot down the different elements of satire of the above examples; what are they satirizing?

6. “A Modest Proposal”
A Juvenalian satirical essay written and published anonymously in 1729
Swift suggests that the impoverished Irish might ease their economic troubles by selling their children as food for rich gentlemen and ladies.
This satirical hyperbole mocks heartless attitudes towards the poor, as well as Irish policy in general. (Wiki)
Juvenalian addresses social evil -hyperbole an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

7. Juvenalian Satire
The Roman satirist Juvenal (late 1st century – early 2nd century CE)
Contemptuous and abrasive
Addresses social evil through scorn, outrage, and savage ridicule.
Often pessimistic, with irony, sarcasm and moral indignation
Less emphasis on humor
Strongly polarized political satire is often Juvenalian.

8. HOMEWORK
Read and annotate “Nation’s Fast Food Patrons No Longer Trusted To Dispense Own Ketchup” (2009) by The Onion
In CN: [“Fast Food” Questions and Outline] Answer questions 1-5 in complete sentences and make an outline for the Argumentative Prompt
“inundated” = overwhelmed, flooded
In your Outline, identify which model you used (Classical or Toulmin)