Satirical Devices: Part I
Satirical Devices: Part II
Satirical Devices in Action (Examples)
Is it Horatian or Juvenalian?
Name that Cartoon!
100
A casual reference to a famous person, place, or event.
Allusion
100
A humourous imitation of another work or style.
Parody
100
“Wow, what a beautiful day,” said during a thunderstorm. Which device?
Verbal irony (or sarcasm)
100
This satire is light-hearted, witty, and tolerant of human flaws.
Horatian
100
Is this:
Juxtaposition
Hyperbole / Caricature
Verbal irony (or situational irony)
or all of the above?
All of the above
200
Exaggerating flaws or features to ridicule.
Caricature
200
Using something tangible to represent something abstract.
Symbolism
200
“Her ego was the size of Mount Everest.” Which device?
Hyperbole
200
This satire is harsh, bitter, and aims to provoke moral outrage.
Juvenalian
200
What is this an example of?
Verbal irony
300
Confusing two similar-sounding words to create humour.
Malapropism
300
Presenting something serious in a ridiculously trivial way.
Travesty
300
“The traffic cop got his license suspended.” Which device?
Situational irony
300
The Simpsons is an example of this gentle, amused satire.
Horatian
300
What is this a good example of?
Situational irony
400
Placing contrasting ideas or images side by side.
Juxtaposition
400
Subverting normal roles or expectations for effect.
Reversal
400
“Let’s all give a round of applause to the genius who locked his keys inside the car.” Which device?
Sarcasm
400
This satire type is often pessimistic and politically charged.
Juvenalian
400
Which device is used when the cartoon pairs two unrelated situations (trick-or-treating and elections) for comparison?
Juxtaposition
500
A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a truth.
Paradox
500
Saying less than what you mean for humorous or ironic effect.
Understatement (or litotes)
500
“Marriage is the leading cause of divorce” and "less is more" contains the use of which device?
Paradox
500
Named after a Roman writer.
BOTH of them
500
Other than parody, what 3 satirical devices does this cartoon employ?
Reversal
Juxtaposition
Caricature