1. Satire vs. Parody

2. Satire vs. Parody
Parody makes fun of another work by imitating some aspect of it.
Parody is meant for mocking and does not contain anything serious.
Parody is pure entertainment and nothing else.
Parody does not intend to bring about societal change.
Parody can make fun of literature, film, advertising, popular culture, etc.
Satire ridicules the shortcomings of people or institutions in an attempt to bring about a change.
Satire makes a serious point, usually through humor, while attacking some aspect of society.
Satire often uses irony and exaggeration to make its point.
Satire can sometimes use parody to make a point (but not all parodies are satire!)

3. You Should Be familiar with Parody
Music
“Weird Al” Yankovic
Film
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Scary Movie 1, 2, 3, and 4
Not Another Teen Movie
Dance Flick
Epic Movie

4. And you Probably are familiar with satire
Television
The Simpsons
The Daily Show
The Colbert Report

5. The Tools of Satire and Parody
Humor/Wit
Hyperbole – over exaggeration – “I have a ton of homework”
Understatement or Litote – “It’s a bit breezy today” (said during a hurricane). “A Modest Proposal”
Verbal irony – sarcasm – say the opposite of what you mean
Puns – make a play on the double meaning of words etc.
Caricature – over exaggerate a person’s features or habits to show how ridiculous they are

6. Let’s look at an example of each
Click on images to jump to video clips

7. Satire or Parody?
Satire

8. Satire or parody?
PARODY

9. Satire or Parody?
BOTH

10. For each image – identify as satire or parody and explain what it is ridiculing and why
Check for Understanding – Exit Ticket or Next Day Warmup

11. Check for understanding
Is the following video clip an example of satire or parody? What is being ridiculed here? What is the ultimate goal or purpose of the video (this answer should help you determine if it is satire or parody!
Click on phone picture for the video

12. 1. Identify the main ideas in the film clip
Teenage Affluenza -
First discuss as a class – the meaning of Affluenza – (a combination of Influenza and Affluent). What do you think this film might be about?
1. Identify the main ideas in the film clip
2. What is being criticized or discredited? What do you think the filmmaker wants changed?
3. Examples of sarcasm? Humor? Irony?
Click on Affluenza to go to the video link

13. Review Satire “Are Violent Video Games Preparing Kids for the Apocalypse?”
1. Identify the main ideas in the film clip
2. What is being criticized or discredited? What do you think the filmmaker wants changed?
3. Examples of sarcasm? Humor? Irony?

14. Discuss -
Who or what is normally considered the top of the animal/food chain and who/what might be considered the lowest animal?

15. Read Twain’s “The Lowest Animal”
As you read – respond to the yellow box questions and consider:
What is Twain criticizing here?
What are some examples of irony, sarcasm, and humor?
What is Twain’s ultimate goal or purpose here? What does he want us to do/change/fix?

16. Twain’s “The Lowest Animal”
Discuss Twain’s “The Lowest Animal” Is there any defense for mankind?
H.W. Write a one page rebuttal to Twain – Defend Mankind!

17. Complete the following phrase with one sentence – War is
Complete the following phrase with one sentence – War is Discuss as a class Then watch What does this video suggest/tell us about war?

18. Discuss the title of today’s poem – “War is Kind”
Objective – Identify irony (review term) in “War is Kind”
Examine author’s purpose – Why/How does the writer use irony to create/contribute to his satire? What is the effect on the reader?
1. First time through – identify any challenging words or ideas (define unknown words on the board)
2. Read again – What are the big ideas of each stanza?
3. Respond to the questions in complete sentences – focus on what Crane (the poet) is ridiculing and WHY? What needs to be changed or fixed?

19. “War is Kind” – Read and Respond to the questions “War is Kind”
1. What is the significance of the title? What do you think Crane is saying about war with this title? How is the title ironic?
2. There are 5 stanzas in the poem. What do stanzas 1,3,5 have in common? What phrases are repeated? Are there any images that are similar in these 3 stanzas?
3. What do stanzas 2 and 4 have in common? How are these stanzas different from the others? Be as specific as possible.
4. In stanza 2 who are the ”little souls who thirst for fight”? Why are they called “little” souls? What is Crane saying about the participants of war?
5. Also in stanza 2, what is your interpretation of the phrase “These men were born to drill and die.” What might this phrase suggest about the value of human life in warfare?
6. In stanza 2, what is the “unexplained glory” that flies about them? Who are “they” and why is the glory “unexplained” (Remember that this is poetry and is open to interpretation, we are not told the answer so any reasonable answer based on the text will work – just go with what you think it might be).
7. In stanza 4, what is the tone of the 4th and 5th lines of the stanza? How would you characterize the phrases “virtue of slaughter” and “excellence of killing”?
8. What is Crane ridiculing in this poem? What insight or truth is Crane attempting to communicate to his reader? What needs to be changed or fixed here?

20. Smarter Balance Practice
3. What is Stephen Crane’s tone in “War is Kind”?
A. Patriotic
B. Bitter
C. Hopeful
D. Sad
4. Justify your answer to question #3 using evidence from the poem to support your response.

21. Twain’s “The War Prayer”
Discuss the irony of the title
Predict: What do you think Twain’s ideas on War are? What will he ridicule in this piece?
Listen to the speech and then respond to the questions.
Practice expanding/justifying your response to previous questions to get ready for the 3rd quarter benchmark and the smarter balance test.
BENIGNANT – KINDLY, FRIENDLY, GRACIOUS

22. “This is Not Your Father’s Taliban”
What is the author’s stated purpose? What is their true intent?
What tools of satire/parody does the writer use? Give examples – explain each example - Choose 3
Humor – how does the writer use humor to make his point?
- Hyperbole – over exaggeration – “I have a ton of homework”
Understatement or Litote – “It’s a bit breezy today” (said during a hurricane). “A Modest Proposal”
Verbal irony – sarcasm – say the opposite of what you mean
Caricature – over exaggerate a person’s features or habits to show how ridiculous they are
Students need background information about who/what the Taliban are and the myth of the 72 virgins to get some of the humor

23. Reflect on what you have learned
Not everything that is funny is satire; not every criticism is satire. How can you tell when satire IS being used? How does satire cause social, cultural or political change? Cite specific concrete examples for evidence!