an introduction to satire
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An Introduction to Satire. Another way to persuade…. Using humor to persuade…. Beyond arguing, there are other ways to write persuasively. For example… Satire: a manner of writing that mixes a critical attitude with wit and humor in an effort to improve mankind and human institutions. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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An Introduction An Introduction to Satireto Satire
Another way to persuade…
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Using humor to persuade… Beyond arguing, there are other ways to
write persuasively. For example…
Satire: a manner of writing that mixes a critical attitude with wit and humor in an effort to improve mankind and human institutions.
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What is a satire?
A work that ridicules its subject through the use of techniques such as exaggeration, reversal, incongruity, and/or parody in order to make a comment or criticism about it.
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The necessary ingredients…
Humor—Satire is funny!
Criticism, either general criticism of humanity or human nature or specific criticism of an individual or group.
Some kind of moral voice: simply mocking or criticism is not “satire.”
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How does this clip use humor to make a comment on society? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrzMhU_4m-g
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TECHNIQUES ARE USED TO CREATE THE HUMOR OF SATIRE AND CREATE THE ARGUMENT.
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Caricature
An exaggerated portrayal of the weaknesses, frailties, or humorous aspects of an individual or group.
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Caricature Caricatures of
the presidential candidates by Saturday Night Live cast members in ‘03 year actually changed the way that the candidates performed in public.
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Parody
TO IMITATE THE TECHNIQUES AND/OR STYLE OF SOME PERSON, PLACE, OR THING.
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HYPERBOLIC TECHNIQUES:
Exaggeration: To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so that it becomes ridiculous, and its faults can be seen.
Distortion: Exaggeration and caricature used to misrepresent or twist facts.
Overstatement/Understatement: To state in exaggerated words/a lack of exaggerated words.
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Vocabulary:
Incongruity: To present things that are out of place or are absurd in relation to its surroundings.
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Vocabulary:
REVERSAL: To present the opposite of the normal order.
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Satire Vocabulary - Irony
Verbal Irony: a writer says one thing and means another
Dramatic Irony: When the reader or audience knows something the character does not.
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Sarcasm
Stating the opposite of an intended meaning especially in order to sneeringly, slyly jest or mock a person, situation, or thing. It is strongly associated with iron
“If you find it hard to laugh at yourself, I would be happy to do it for you.” –
Groucho Marx
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SATIRE AND THE ONION
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw_1CIwwEIA
How are techniques used to achieve satire?
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More Onion News Network:
http://www.theonion.com/video/beyonce-unhurt-after-stray-bullet-miraculously-hit,14162/
(Beyonce)http://www.theonion.com/video/in-the-
know-coal-lobby-warns-wind-farms-may-blow-e,20876/
(Coal)
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ONN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0McggLIYmnE
(Halloween)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he6O9nZ3CZs
(Snake)