1. Elements of Satire

2. Exaggeration To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so that it becomes ridiculous and its faults can be seen.

3. Hyperbole exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

4. Incongruity To present things that are out of place or are absurd in relation to its surroundings.

5. Reversal To present the opposite of the normal order (the order of events, standard order of something obvious.)

6. Parody To imitate the techniques and/or style of some person, place, or thing.

7. Irony Situational Irony- A contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs. Verbal Irony- When a writer or character says one something but means the opposite. Understatement- A form of Irony that creates emphasis by saying less than what is true or appropriate.

8. Sarcasm The use of words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say especially in order to insult someone, to show irritation, or to be funny.

9. Satire Used in…. Political cartoons Essays Blogs Articles Movies Songs Poems Television Shows Commercials