1. Satire in Literature
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2. iPhone: A Taller Change

3. Humor Criticism Need for Change Elements of satire
either general criticism of humanity or human nature
specific criticism of an individual or group
Need for Change
pointing out that something needs to change

4. Analysis of Examples As we watch the examples, think about
What’s the HUMOR?
What’s the CRITICISM?
What’s do they think needs to be CHANGED?

5. examples Homer Simpson Votes 2012
The Simpsons “Two Party System”- 1996
Bill Clinton was seeking reelection
Bob Dole was the Republican candidate

6. Satirical Devices

7. Exaggeration / overstatement
Something that does happen, but it’s represented as better or worse than it really is (Most common type of satire)
Hyperbole – wildly exaggerated (absurd)
"#Hashtag" with Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake

8. understatement Something purposely represented as
being less important than it actually is
incomplete
less than truthful given the facts
101 Dalmations

9. Incongruity
To present things that are out of place or absurd in relation to its surroundings.
Example: Volkswagen Ad
Sears Ad

10. The opposite of the normal order
Reversal
The opposite of the normal order
Example: People Park

11. Harsh, cutting, personal remarks to or about someone
Sarcasm
Harsh, cutting, personal remarks to or about someone
The term came from the Greek word “sarkazein”
means “to tear flesh.”
Example: Sarcasm Sign

12. Parody A mocking imitation Composition imitating another
Example: The Grape Lady
A mocking imitation
Composition imitating another
Designed to criticize the original

13. Irony
3 types of irony:
Dramatic
Situational
Verbal

14. Dramatic Irony When the audience knows more than a character
Example: Scooby Do

15. Situational Irony
When what happens is different from the audience’s expectations
Example: Scary Movie
Example: Sponge Bob

16. Verbal Irony
When a character or writer says something different than what he or she truly means
Example: Shrek
Example: Family Guy Nice Day

17. Example of Satire #1 Facebook CIA Project
What message is being conveyed?
What satirical devices does the artist use?
Write a response in your notes.
Facebook CIA Project

18. #2 Stephen Colbert Goes to Boot Camp What message is being conveyed?
What satirical devices does the artist use?
Write a response in your notes.
Stephen Colbert Goes to Boot Camp

19. #3 What message is the cartoonist conveying?
What satirical devices does the artist use?
Write a response in your notes.

20. #4 Key & Peele “School Bully”
What message is the cartoonist conveying?
What satirical devices does the artist use?
Write a response in your notes.
Key & Peele “School Bully”
(warning: adult language and homophobic slurs)

21. #5 What message is the cartoonist conveying?
What satirical devices does the artist use?
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22. #6 What message is the cartoonist conveying?
What satirical devices does the artist use?
Write a response in your notes. #6