Satire
The purpose of satire is to...
a. make fun of something or someone to beat boredom
b. mock or ridicule in an attempt to criticize something
c. parody pop culture so each generation stands out
d. None of the above
b. mock or ridicule in an attempt to criticize something
Which of the following best explains the role of a free press in a democratic society?
A. To support government policies and maintain order
B. To entertain citizens and provide advertisements
C. To inform the public and hold those in power accountable
D. To spread political propaganda for election campaigns
C. To inform the public and hold those in power accountable
What is the name of the narrator of the novel?
Nick Carraway
What word means something based on facts and free from personal opinions or feelings?
a. ethos
b. appeal
c. objective
d. fallacy
c. objective
What is my first name?
Alix
Which satirical device is being used when a writer exaggerates something to a ridiculous degree to highlight its flaws?
A. Irony
B. Hyperbole
C. Parody
D. Understatement
B. Hyperbole
What is media bias?
A. The presentation of only international news
B. The fair and balanced coverage of all viewpoints
C. A deliberate slant or partiality in news coverage
D. A focus on unimportant stories
C. A deliberate slant or partiality in news coverage
Who did Gatsby inherit his money from?
Dan Cody
Which word means the specific vocabulary and word choices an author uses or the literal meaning of words?
a. diction
b. tone
c. logos
d. mood
a. diction
How many kids do I have?
3
In satire, what is irony?
A. A comparison using “like” or “as”
B. A contradiction between what is said and what is meant or expected
C. An intentional understatement
D. A direct insult to the audience
B. A contradiction between what is said and what is meant or expected
What type of persuasive appeal is being used in this sentence?
“Only a true patriot would support this bill.”
A. Ethos (credibility)
B. Logos (logic)
C. Pathos (emotion)
D. Kairos (urgency)
C. Pathos (emotion)
Name 2 reasons to support the idea that Nick is not a reliable narrator.
Answers will vary
Which word is a system of government in which the people have the power to make decisions through voting?
a. satire
b. democracy
c. dictatorship
d. monarchy
b. democracy
What is my favorite color?
Green
Define parody.
A parody imitates the style of a person, genre, or work in an exaggerated way for comedic or critical effect.
How can media bias influence public opinion in a democracy?
Answer will vary
Who is Henry C. Gatz and what is important about him?
Gatsby's father. He shows up to the funeral and expresses how proud he is of his son even though Gatsby was ashamed of his family and past
What word means an error in reasoning that weakens an argument?
a. rhetoric
b. pathos
c. logic
d. logical fallacy
d. logical fallacy
What does my husband do for work?
Police officer/detective
What is incongruity in satire?
It’s when something is out of place or absurd in relation to its surroundings, often used to highlight absurdity or hypocrisy.
Why is it important for citizens in a democracy to be able to recognize persuasive techniques and fallacies in media?
Answers will vary
The tone of The Great Gatsby is (blank) because it demonstrates the gap between the expectations and reality of life during the 1920's
a. hopeful
b. determined
c. bored
d. disillusioned
d. disillusioned
Which word means language used to persuade or influence an audience?
c. rhetoric
What high school did I graduate from and in what year?
Arbor View - 2008