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Satirical Devices
Definition
Satirical Devices Quotes
Satirical Poems
Irony
Satirical Texts
100
Uses exaggeration to make his or her point
What is Hyperbole?
100
"Helga hangs handkerchiefs on the line"
What is alliteration?
100
This introduces the theme of the poem not the peom itself. It is usually clever with the intent to capture the reader's interest.
What is the hook?
100
Words that have a double meaning. Saying one thing, but really meaning another.
What is verbal irony?
100
A group of lines which forms a division of a poem. They are usually set apart from one another by a space
What are stanzas?
200
A figure of speech comparing two different things using the words “like” or “as.”
What is a SIMILE?
200
"The car went bang, clang, and hiss "
What is onomatopoea?
200
This is used to introduce the author and the title of the poem. Paraphrasing a literal description of the poem is done, but not an analysis.
What is the background info?
200

What does satire HAVE TO have?

What is humour?

200

When the end of the lines rhyme.

What is an end rhyme?

300
A figure of speech comparing two different things without using the words “like” or “as.”
What is a METAPHOR?
300
"The boy could swim like a fish."
What is a simile?
300
This is the most important part of the introducton, which explains the theme and the author's purpose.
What is the thesis?
300
Occurs when the audience or reader knows something that a charactrer does not know.
What is Dramatic irony?
300

Is satire only in films?

no, it can also be found in books, tv shows, comic books etc.

400
Giving human characteristics to things that are not human.
What is Personification?
400
"The grim reaper represents death"
What is a symbolism?
400
This is the first part of each body paragraph which restates the main points of your thesis statement.
What is a topic sentence?
400
"One bucket douches ponds of blood into the street and gutter."
What is visual imagery?
400
Two lines of poetry that go together as a unit.
What is a couplet?
500
Figurative language using the repetition of consonant sounds.
What is Alliteration?
500
“The angry child was a rattlesnake in a cage.”
What is a metaphor?
500
This is what is written in your own words to tie the of theme and the literary devices back to your thesis statement.
What is commentary?
500
"Then the bell, breaking the hush, tools once..."
What is imagery that appeals to our sense of hearing?
500

What was the satire in The Truman Show?

exaggerating and mocking reality TV and the people's obsession with watching other peoples lives.