1. English III—November 19, 2015 Daily Warm-up: What is your perception of cheerleaders? Why might cheerleaders be a target for satire? Homework: Reading Plus due Sunday at 11:59.

2. Persona Persona is a voice or mask that an author, speaker, or performer assumes for a particular purpose. In satire, authors often adopt a persona to convey a perspective different from his or her own in order to make a point. Can you think of any examples?

3. Let’s Hear It for the Cheerleaders Where do you see caricature? How is dramatic irony used in the first 2 paragraphs? Why does the author do this? What does the author parody several times? Is this an example of Horatian or Juvenalian satire? What are some characteristics of the author’s persona? Bouchier uses lofty diction: “frenzied rites,” “extravagant gestures,” “excessive acrobatics,” etc. as well as long sentences and allusions to historical and literary elements. How does this style contrast with the subject?

4. Let’s Hear it for the Cheerleaders Hyperbole Litotes Sarcasm Ridicule Write an explanation of how Bouchier’s article fits the definition of satire. ●Reference the definition of satire. ●Use at least 5 specific examples of the techniques below from the text: Caricature Wit Parody Invective