Satire Basics
What is the primary purpose of satire?
Persuade the audience using humor and criticism
This satirical technique presents things that are out of place or absurd in their surroundings.
Incongruity
Jonathan Swift’s "modest proposal" suggests using children for this purpose.
Food
This comedy film series satirizes spy movies and sexism.
Austin Powers
This literary device, often used in satire, involves saying the opposite of what you mean for humorous or critical effect.
Irony
This type of satire is light-hearted and amusing
Horatian
In satire, this technique is used to embellish a subject's flaws
Overstatement/Exaggeration
Swift justifies his proposal by claiming it would achieve this economic benefit.
Reduce poverty/new source of income for the poor
This TV show is famous for its satirical take on television news.
The Daily Show
This comedy show on NBC used a "Weekend Update" segment to satirize current events and the news.
SNL
This type of satire is harsh and bitter
Juvenalian
This technique involves imitating the style or techniques of others for comedic effect.
Parody
When Swift describes Irish infants as “delicious," he is using what satirical technique?
Sarcasm
A common subject of political cartoons, as a form of satire.
Policy decisions/personality traits/looks
This U.S. state is home to the Grand Canyon.
Arizona
True or False: Scientific accuracy is necessary in satire
False
A caricature uses what type of satire
Overstatement/Exaggeration
Swift claims he has "no personal interest" in his proposal for this reason.
To appear impartial/build credibility (ethos)
True or False: Scary Movie is an example of satire
True
This holiday drink is made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks.
Eggnog
True or False: Satirical works are meant to be taken literally
False
In satire, reversal does what?
Present things the opposite of the normal order
This rhetorical strategy is most prominent in Swift’s A Modest Proposal.
Sarcasm/irony
This animated TV show is known for its satirical commentary on society, politics, and culture.
The Simpsons
This famous artist is known for painting the Mona Lisa.
Leonardo da Vinci