Satire English IVA For my V Students Notes are color-coded Red: Definition Blue: Concept Green: Theme Pink: Key Words Satire: Definition Noun: A literary composition which blends humor with criticism for the purpose of instruction or the improvement of humanity. Satire: Purpose Ridicules human weakness in order to change society Examples of Satire Modes of Satire Mock-Heroic Parody Lampooning Spoof Caricature Mock-Heroic(Heroism) Form of satire Mocks common Romantic/modern stereotypes of heroes Unusually brave, mighty and great With a partner: Write down an example of a movie/TV show/song/book that features Mock Heroism Parody Form of satire Imitates another work of art in order to ridicule With a partner: Write down an example of a movie/TV show/song/book that is a Parody Lampooning Form of Satire Explicitly ridicules specific individuals/groups instead of human kind Ex. Editorial Cartoons With a partner: Write down an example of a movie/TV show/song/book that Lampoons a person/group of people Spoof Form of Satire Humorous take on established idea, cultural movement, t.v. show, movie, play or book Poke fun at aspects while retaining general plot or idea With a partner: Write down an example of a movie/TV show/song/book that is a Spoof Caricature Form of Satire Exaggeration by means of often distortion of parts of characteristics With a partner: Write down an example of a movie/TV show/song/book that features a caricature Methods of Satire Juxtaposition -noun an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast. Often is ironic. Explain Explain juxtaposition to your partner. Mirroring -verb to mimic or imitate a person/thing accurately Explain Explain mirroring to your partner. Exaggeration -noun to make greater or more noticeable than usual, to make an overstatement Explain Explain exaggeration to your partner. Repetition A statement, action, performance, production or presentation occurring more than once, often for comic effect or for emphasis. Explain Explain repetition to your partner. Lets test your knowledge Write down whether you think the image/film clip/song/text uses one of the following methods of satire: Juxtaposition Mirroring Exaggeration Repetition 1. Stephen Colbert 2. Magazines 3. White and Nerdy 4. Peter (This one has two!) 5. Kronks Shoulders 6. The Onion 7. Fahrenheit 911 Exit Slip Turn in the paper that has the examples of the different modes of satire and methods mini-quiz with BOTH of your names on it.