1. Author’s Stated Purpose vs. Intent

2. Stated Purpose vs. True Intent
With satire you must be able to determine what the author’s stated purpose is and what their true intention is.
For example – In Crane’s “War is Kind” poem the author’s purpose SEEMS to be to tell us that war is kind and that we shouldn’t cry.
HOWEVER – a good reader understands that war is NOT kind and therefore maybe the author has a different intent or purpose than the one he is stating. Crane’s true meaning or intention is to show us that war is NOT kind.
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3. Apocalypse Video Watch this video clip –
What seems to be the stated purpose of this video?
What is the filmmaker’s true intent or meaning?

4. Take another look at the video clip – Note how the author uses the tools of satire -
Satire Chart
Selection___________________________________________
Author ____________________________________________
Elements of Satire
Irony-discrepancy between expectation and reality
Hyperbole- exaggeration used for humorous effect
Sarcasm-the opposite of what one really means in a biting tone
Caricature – over exaggerate the persons features/mannerisms to ridicule them
Humor/Wit – But not always!
Understatement

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What is the author’s stated purpose?
What is the author’s true intent?
What elements of satire does the video use?

6. “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