Satirical Devices
Satirical Devices 2
Irony
Name That Device
Name That Device 2
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The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to expose and criticize people's behavior or societal situations, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other societal issues.
What is Satire?
100
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or group.
What are Stereotypes?
100
This is a contrast between appearance and reality—usually one in which reality is opposite of what it seems.
What is Irony?
100
An example of this is Churchill went to a high class party where a woman turned her nose up at Churchill and said with disdain, “You, sir, are drunk.” Churchill, not missing a beat, responded in a dry tone of voice, “You, madam, are ugly, and in the morning I shall be sober.”
What is sarcasm?
100
The subjection of someone to mockery, scorn of jeering.
Ridicule
200
A humorous way of using a word or phrase so that more than one meaning is suggested is?
What is a pun.
200
A type of direct satire which pokes fun at human flaws in a witty, yet indulgent tone tending to produce a wry smile.
What is Horation satire?
200
A type of Irony involving a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended, so that the outcome is contrary to what was expected.
What is Situational Irony?
200
Two people are engaged to be married but the audience knows that the man is planning to run away with another woman.
What is Dramatic Irony?
200
“Vampire Sucks” movie poking fun at “Twilight”.
Parody
300
The use of physical things to represent abstract ideas or qualities?
Symbolism
300
To imitate the techniques/style of some person, place of thing in order to ridicule the original. To be a success, the reader must know the original text that is being ridiculed.
What is a Parody?
300
A type of Irony in which a person says or writes one thing and means another, or uses words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of the literal meaning.
Verbal Irony
300
A picture of George W. Bush with exaggerated ears.
What is a Caricature?
300
This weighs a million tons!
Exaggeration/hyperbole
400
To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so that it becomes ridiculous and its faults can be seen is?
What is hyperbole?
400
A form of direct satire which attacks, insults or derides its focus.
What is Juvenalian Satire?
400
A sharp and often satirical or ironic phrase designed to cut or serve a biting remark or retort.
Sarcasm
400
An example of this is in the movie 300, a Persian emissary threatens that Sparta would be obliterated if they stood up to the Persian army; “Our arrows,” he said, “will blot out the sun.” The Spartan leader replies, “Good! Then we shall fight in the shade.”
What is Wit?
400
Ralph wakes up late and thinks he is going to be late to school. After rushing around to get dressed, he realizes it is Saturday.
Situational Irony
500
A type of exaggeration; its the exaggeration of a physical feature or trait is?
What is Caricature?
500
A figure of speech that deliberately minimizes a situation, often for comic effect is?
What is a litote?
500
Irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play is?
Dramatic Irony
500
Roses used to represent romance/love.
Symbolism
500
An example of this device is that during the hurricane, John said to me "It's a bit rainy today.
What is a litote?