General Satire
Harrison Bergeron
Techniques
Examples of Satire
Miscellaneous
100
A style of writing that seeks to incite change by ridiculing the flaws of society, a person, or a particular institution.
What is satire?
100
In this year, everyone is "finally equal."
What is 2081?
100
Saying the opposite of what you mean
What is sarcasm/verbal irony?
100
This "news" website is famous for satirical articles.
What is theonion.com?
100
Weird Al Yankovich is famous for these.
What are parodies?
200
Stories, books, poems, songs, movies, plays, and many others.
What are the forms of satire?
200
People in "Harrison Bergeron" wear these devices to ensure they are not smarter than anyone else.
What are mental handicaps?
200
Imitating the technique or style of some person, place, or thing for comic effect
What is parody?
200
This type of cartoon can be found in most newspapers and often uses exaggeration to satirize prominent figures.
What is a political cartoon?
200
This satire technique is similar to looking at your face in a magnifying mirror.
What is exaggeration?
300
A satire does not always do this. What is... (choose) A. Use elements of humor B. Point out a flaw in society C. Intend to bring about change D. Make fun of a particular person
What is use elements of humor?
300
The concept or idea that "Harrison Bergeron" criticizes.
What is sameness/equality? or... What is government control?
300

An exaggerated image or description meant to highlight features 

What is caricature?

300
This popular cartoon has run for 26 seasons so far and often uses satire to criticize people, events, and society.
What is The Simpsons?
300
Sarcasm is also known as this.
What is verbal irony?
400
The purpose of satire.
What is to bring about change?
400
"Harrison Bergeron" mainly uses this satire technique.
What is exaggeration?
400

When the oppposite of what is expected happens. It is often broken into 3 categories verbal, situational, and dramatic

What is irony?

400
This well-known comedy satirizes the spy movie genre with its use of parody.
What is Austin Powers?
400
A doctor dying of the flu is an example of this.
What is situational irony?
500

This technique is characterized by extreme  exaggeration

What is Hyperbole?

500
The author of "Harrison Bergeron."
Who is Kurt Vonnegut?
500
Presenting things in the opposite of the normal order
What is situational irony/reversal?
500

Provide an example of something that would be considered ironic.

student responses may vary

500

A type of irony that deals with readers and viewers knowing information that character may not

What is dramatic irony?

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