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What tone is characteristic of Horatian satire?
What tone is characteristic of Horatian satire?
- Light and humorous (correct)
- Dark and serious
- Harsh and condemning
- Bittersweet and ironic
Which of the following best describes Juvenalian satire?
Which of the following best describes Juvenalian satire?
- A comedic approach to direct issues
- Critical with an emphasis on entertainment
- Angry and indignant towards social corruption (correct)
- Gentle mockery of individual flaws
Which of the following examples represents Menippean satire?
Which of the following examples represents Menippean satire?
- Pride and Prejudice
- A Modest Proposal
- Brave New World (correct)
- The Simpsons
What is verbal irony?
What is verbal irony?
Which element is essential to satire and helps reveal contradictions?
Which element is essential to satire and helps reveal contradictions?
What does bitter irony in satire aim to do?
What does bitter irony in satire aim to do?
Which of the following terms best aligns with the definition of 'censure'?
Which of the following terms best aligns with the definition of 'censure'?
Which tone is most likely used in the satire of 'The Colbert Report'?
Which tone is most likely used in the satire of 'The Colbert Report'?
What is the primary purpose of sarcasm in communication?
What is the primary purpose of sarcasm in communication?
Which of the following best exemplifies hyperbole?
Which of the following best exemplifies hyperbole?
What is primarily involved in the technique of parody?
What is primarily involved in the technique of parody?
Incongruity in humor typically involves which of the following?
Incongruity in humor typically involves which of the following?
What does reversal in satire often critique?
What does reversal in satire often critique?
Socratic irony relies on what technique?
Socratic irony relies on what technique?
Which example best illustrates understatement?
Which example best illustrates understatement?
Which of the following statements reflects the essence of hyperbole?
Which of the following statements reflects the essence of hyperbole?
Flashcards
Censure
Censure
Strong criticism or disapproval, often publicly expressed.
Deplorable
Deplorable
Extremely bad or unacceptable, causing strong disapproval.
Dam
Dam
A barrier across a river or stream, used to control water flow.
Satire
Satire
A literary technique using humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize or ridicule something.
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Horatian Satire
Horatian Satire
Gentle and humorous satire, aiming to entertain rather than strongly condemn.
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Juvenalian Satire
Juvenalian Satire
Dark and biting satire, aimed at exposing and condemning social evils.
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Menippean Satire
Menippean Satire
Satire targeting abstract ideas or beliefs, using characters to represent types of people.
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Irony
Irony
A contrast between what is said or expected and what is actually true.
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Sarcasm
Sarcasm
A form of verbal irony where words are used to mean the opposite of their literal meaning, often to mock or express contempt.
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Exaggeration (Hyperbole)
Exaggeration (Hyperbole)
Intentionally overstating a feature to ridiculous proportions to highlight its flaws or make a point.
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Understatement
Understatement
Making something appear less important or severe than it is, often for ironic contrast.
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Incongruity
Incongruity
Presenting things out of place or absurd within a particular setting, creating humor or highlighting a contrast.
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Reversal
Reversal
Presenting events or social orders in an opposite manner to highlight issues or critique social norms.
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Socratic Irony
Socratic Irony
Pretending ignorance to provoke others into revealing their inconsistencies or admitting their flaws.
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What is a common element across different forms of satire?
What is a common element across different forms of satire?
Satire often utilizes irony, humor, and exaggeration to criticize or ridicule something. It aims to expose flaws, highlight inconsistencies, or provoke social change.
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Satire Tones and Techniques
- Satire tones vary, ranging from gentle amusement to denunciation.
- Gentle amusement: Lighthearted, humorous, focuses on entertainment.
- Good-natured fun: Highlights universal flaws without strong judgment.
- Bitter irony: Sharp criticism of societal issues, darker tone.
- Denunciation: Explicit condemnation of flaws or corruption, harsh language.
Satirical Types
- Horatian satire: Light, humorous, tolerant tone, mocks human folly for amusement.
- Examples: The Simpsons, The Colbert Report, Pride and Prejudice.
- Juvenalian satire: Dark, bitter, serious (often angry), targets social evil/corruption, seeks moral outrage.
- Examples: 1984, A Modest Proposal.
- Menippean satire: Focuses on generalized attitudes/societal types, satirizes philosophical ideas, blends narrative and commentary.
- Examples: Alice in Wonderland, Brave New World.
Core Satirical Elements and Techniques
- Irony: Contrasts appearance and reality, highlights absurdity.
- Verbal irony: Saying the opposite of what's meant.
- Situational irony: Unexpected or contrasting outcome.
- Dramatic irony: Audience knows something a character does not.
- Sarcasm: Sharp verbal irony, intended to mock or convey contempt.
- Root: From Greek word for "to tear flesh."
- Exaggeration/Hyperbole: Deliberately amplifies flaws to ridiculous proportions.
- Examples: Political cartoons exaggerating features.
- Understatement: Presenting something as less important than it is.
- Examples: Calling a catastrophic storm "a bit of bad weather."
- Parody: Imitation of a work but exaggerated for humor, critiques the original.
- Examples: Saturday Night Live parodies, Scary Movie series.
- Incongruity: Presenting things out of place or absurd.
- Examples: A child acting seriously in an adult situation.
- Reversal: Presenting events/social orders oppositely to highlight issues.
- Example: Animal Farm, children acting in authority.
- Socratic irony: Acting ignorant to provoke others into revealing flaws.
- Example: Teacher asking obvious questions to encourage critical thought.
Word Definitions
- Censure: Criticism
- Deplorable: Disgraceful
- Dam: Barrier
- Vermin: Pests
- Prodigious: Extraordinary
- Scrupulous: Ethical
- Parsimony: Stinginess
- Scheme: Plan
- Mandarin: Bureaucrat
- Carcass: Remains
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