1. Purpose of Satire
Scarlet Letter

2. Stuff you should know Definition of satire Purpose of satire
Terms of satire
Definition of parody
Examples of parody
You assignment specifications

3. Supplies
Open I pad to notes
Label - “Parody Assignment”

4. Roman Numeral I
Definition of satire
Examples

5. Roman Numeral II Irony and sarcasm defined
Examples of irony and sarcasm

6. Roman Numeral III
Parody defined
Examples of parody

7. Roman Numeral IV
My favorite Seuss book

8. Defining Satire I. Satire is generally defined as
A work that attacks or pokes fun at the folly of human foibles using derision, wit and sarcasm
Irony, sarcasm, or wit used to attack or expose folly, vice or stupidity

9. Satire
Satire is a word used to describe works of art, including (and especially) literature, which is designed to ridicule and, often, parody.
It is most often recognized in the political sense of making light of genuinely serious problems and issues.

10. Satire
Satire (probably) comes from the Latin "satura" meaning "mixed" (literally a "dish of mixed fruits").

11. Satire
The Roman poet, Horace (1 B.C.) credited as being one of the first satirists to use satire in in poetry.
A prosaic and formal way of writing satire tended to be composed of short verses, quite deliberately attacking situations and people.

12. Satire
Satire covers many different methods including irony, sarcasm, burlesque, parody, exaggeration, juxtaposition, double entendres.

13. Satire
It can be directed toward one individual, a whole country or even the world. It is sometimes serious, acting as a protest or to expose, or comical when used to poke fun at something or someone.

14. Satire Examples Include:
“Weekend Update” from Saturday Night Live

15. Satire examples include
The Daily Show

16. Satire examples include
the movie Scary Movie

17. Satire examples include
the movies of Austin Powers

18. Satire examples include
most political cartoons in newspapers and magazines
Dr. Seuss actually published many political cartoons protesting Nazi Germany

19. Satire examples include
the songs of Weird Al Yankovic
The Simpsons then satirzed Weird Al Yankovich

20. Satire
Satire examples found in examples of irony, parody, and sarcasm.

21. Terms of Satire Types of irony II Irony
Verbal irony - where what you mean to say is different from the words you use
Situational irony - compares what is expected to happen with what actually does happen
Dramatic irony - uses a narrative to give the audience more information about the story than the character knows
In irony, words are used to show the opposite of the actual meaning.

22. Examples can be found in
Verbal Irony – see if you can hear any examples
9:27-10:31

23. Examples can be found in
As you listen to the next scene can you find examples of sarcasm
10:30 -13:00

24. Examples can be found in
Parody
Scene 8
As you watch how do he parents appear to be like real parents, but they are exaggerated so that you cannot take them seriously

25. What is Parody?
A parody is also called a spoof, and is used to make fun or mock someone or something by imitating them in a funny or satirical way.

26. Parody
Parody is found in literature, movies, and song.  

27. Parody
A good example or a parody is the song “Girls Just Want to Have Lunch” by Weird Al Yankovic, which is a parody of the song
“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper.

28. Parody Some girls like to buy new shoes
And others like drivin' trucks and wearing tattoos
There's only one thing that they all like a bunch
Oh, girls, they want to have lunch... 
I know how to keep a woman satisfied
When I whip out my Diner's Card their eyes get so wide
They're always in the mood for something to munch
Oh, girls, they want to have lunch...
Parody

29. Parody
God, bless my underwear My only pair, Stan beside them, And guide them, As they sit in a heap by the chair

30. Parody
From the washer, To the clothesline, To my dresser drawer, To my rear!

31. Parody
God, bless my underwear, My only pair. Or I’ll be bare.

32. Parody and you
a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing

33. a burlesque imitation of a musical composition

34. Parody and you
any humorous, satirical, or burlesque imitation, as of a person, event, etc.

35. Parody and you
to imitate (a composition, author, etc.) for purposes of ridicule or satire

36. Parody and you You may have noticed a number of Dr. Seuss Parodies?
Why do you think cartoonist, writers and film satirists have used the Seuss for parody?

37. Traits of Parody
What are some traits you could imitate about the writing?
Did you know that Dr. Seuss designed numerous political cartoons decrying Hitler and the Nazi regime?

38. Traits of Parody
What are some traits you notice about the graphic?

39. Your Mission
Remember that satire is implicitly constructive, and the satirists themselves often depict themselves as such constructive critics – they are using humor to get people to change

40. The Assignment Third Period Fourth Period
You may work with group members of your choice
You must find a team of four or five members
You must decide on your teams by our next class session
You may work with group members of your choice
You may have between five and six members in your team
You must decide on your teams by our next class session

41. Your Assignment
Using any Dr. Seuss story that works for you, you will make your own Seuss-style parody.
Your parody will be based on two chapters from The Scarlet Letter.
You must have a copy of the original Seuss work

42. Your assignment
Carefully read the chapters and present in Seuss-style format of your choice. Be sure to capture the real message of the work as well as the appearance of Seuss

43. Your assignment Members will be assigned a job
Three rubrics will be used to assess this parody presentation

44. Your assignment
Limited class time will be allotted for this project. Therefore, choose and plan your group presentation wisely.

45. The future
Tomorrow you will have your first meeting date and you will then sign up your groups, chapters and presentation dates.

46. Exit
How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before it’s June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon? ~Dr. Seuss
So check the front page Put your name not your age Be sure you have one Hand it in when your done Set it on the table I know you are able I can’t give you more Than a participation score! Mrs. Springstead