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Which of the following best describes the primary target of Jonathan Swift's satire in A Modest Proposal?
Which of the following best describes the primary target of Jonathan Swift's satire in A Modest Proposal?
- Wealthy English landowners and their policies (correct)
- Impoverished Irish families
- The eating habits of the Irish population
- Religious differences between Catholics and Protestants
The text argues that the internet has made satire more effective due to its ability to reach a wider audience.
The text argues that the internet has made satire more effective due to its ability to reach a wider audience.
False (B)
Briefly explain the difference between satire and parody.
Briefly explain the difference between satire and parody.
Satire uses humor to critique or ridicule, while parody imitates something for comedic effect.
In A Modest Proposal, Swift utilizes ______ satire, as he adopts a persona to deliver a shocking idea and critique society.
In A Modest Proposal, Swift utilizes ______ satire, as he adopts a persona to deliver a shocking idea and critique society.
Match the type of satire with its description
Match the type of satire with its description
Which type of satire is characterized by its harsh and bitter tone, often used to condemn corruption and injustice?
Which type of satire is characterized by its harsh and bitter tone, often used to condemn corruption and injustice?
The internet's capacity for widespread outrage and rapid dissemination of information strengthens the impact of satire by amplifying its message.
The internet's capacity for widespread outrage and rapid dissemination of information strengthens the impact of satire by amplifying its message.
How does Swift use irony in A Modest Proposal to convey his message?
How does Swift use irony in A Modest Proposal to convey his message?
Unlike satire, which aims to critique and provoke change, ______ primarily seeks to imitate and exaggerate for comedic effect without necessarily having a critical agenda.
Unlike satire, which aims to critique and provoke change, ______ primarily seeks to imitate and exaggerate for comedic effect without necessarily having a critical agenda.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Menippean satire, distinguishing it from other forms?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Menippean satire, distinguishing it from other forms?
Flashcards
Satire
Satire
A literary technique that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Parody
Parody
Uses humor to imitate and mock elements of a subject, often exaggerating specific features.
Key Difference: Satire vs. Parody
Key Difference: Satire vs. Parody
Satire aims to critique, while parody mainly seeks to entertain through imitation.
Juvenalian Satire
Juvenalian Satire
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Horatian Satire
Horatian Satire
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Menippean Satire
Menippean Satire
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"A Modest Proposal"
"A Modest Proposal"
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Satirical Persona in "A Modest Proposal"
Satirical Persona in "A Modest Proposal"
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Internet's Impact on Satire
Internet's Impact on Satire
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Satire's Challenge Today
Satire's Challenge Today
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Study Notes
- Satire utilizes humor to critique individuals or society, often to inspire change.
Satire in "A Modest Proposal"
- Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" employs satire to address poverty in Ireland.
- It suggests the impoverished sell their children as food to the wealthy.
- The essay critiques heartless attitudes toward the poor through shocking exaggeration.
- Swift highlights the absurdity of existing proposals for poverty alleviation.
Internet's Impact on Satire
- The internet has altered the landscape for satire.
- Some argue that the internet makes genuine satire obsolete due to the amplification of absurdity.
- Real-world events often outdo satirical inventions in their outrageousness.
- The instant and widespread nature of online content changes how satire is created and received.
Types of Satire
- Horatian satire is gentle and humorous, aiming to correct through light-hearted mockery.
- Juvenalian satire is harsh and bitter, using irony and sarcasm to condemn wrongdoing.
- Menippean satire targets intellectual positions and general attitudes rather than specific people or institutions.
Satire vs. Parody
- Satire aims to critique or ridicule, often with the intent to provoke change.
- Parody imitates a specific work or style for comedic effect, without necessarily a critical intent.
- Satire can employ parody as a tool, but parody does not always function as satire.
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