1. Satire

2. Why are these funny?

3. What is satire? In satire, human or individual vices, follies, abuses or shortcomings are held up to find fault with by means of ridicule, mockery, irony, or other methods, ideally with the intent to bring about improvement. Although satire is meant to be funny, the purpose of satire is not primarily humor in itself so much as an attack on something of which the author strongly disapproves, using the weapon of wit. What? Paraphrase, please…

4. What is satire? Satire: Making fun of some aspect of culture, society, and/or human nature to hopefully improve it or inspire change.

5. …Isn’t that comedy? Satire differs from comedy in that: –Satire seeks to correct, improve, or reform throughout ridicule –Comedy aims simply to amuse its audience –Satire uses laughter as a weapon against something that exists outside the work itself.

6. SNL Episode Satire on SNL: “School Visit” Satire on SNL: “School Visit” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZZ6w PdcYG4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZZ6w PdcYG4 What is being satirized? What is being satirized?

7. Types of satire Horatian satire--Satire in which the voice is tolerant, amused, and witty (funny/clever). The speaker gently ridicules the absurdities and problems of human beings, aiming at producing in the reader a smile or laugh. (Aims to correct through humor). Named after the writing style of the Roman poet Horace. Horatian satire--Satire in which the voice is tolerant, amused, and witty (funny/clever). The speaker gently ridicules the absurdities and problems of human beings, aiming at producing in the reader a smile or laugh. (Aims to correct through humor). Named after the writing style of the Roman poet Horace. Juvenalian satire--Formal satire in which the speaker attacks problems and error with disrespect and anger. Juvenalian satire in its realism and its harshness is in strong contrast to Horatian satire. Named after the Roman poet Juvenal. Juvenalian satire--Formal satire in which the speaker attacks problems and error with disrespect and anger. Juvenalian satire in its realism and its harshness is in strong contrast to Horatian satire. Named after the Roman poet Juvenal.

8. More SNL What is being satirized here? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57dza MaouXA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57dza MaouXA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57dza MaouXA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57dza MaouXA

9. Satirical Commericials Horatian or Juvenalian? Coca-Cola commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHhCP5 ad-zM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHhCP5 ad-zM Iphone 5s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNBP18 nrRdw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNBP18 nrRdw

10. Devices of Satire The chief device of satire is irony. What are the three types of irony?

11. Juxtasposition the arrangement of two or more characters, ideas, or words side-by-side for the purpose of comparison, contrast, or character development the arrangement of two or more characters, ideas, or words side-by-side for the purpose of comparison, contrast, or character development Some examples of juxtaposition are (Shakespeare): the young and the old; the young and the old; peasents and aristocrats; peasents and aristocrats; the quiet whispers of lovers and the loud sounds of the the quiet whispers of lovers and the loud sounds of the crowds crowds

12. Parody poking fun at something by mimicking or imitating it poking fun at something by mimicking or imitating it “Born this Way” “Born this Way” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss_BmTGv43M “White and Nerdy” “White and Nerdy” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9qYF9DZPdw

13. Caricature poking fun at a character by exaggerating its personal characteristics in drawing or narrative poking fun at a character by exaggerating its personal characteristics in drawing or narrative

14. Sarcasm taunting on a personal level by saying something and meaning the opposite taunting on a personal level by saying something and meaning the opposite Well, this day was a total waste of makeup. Well, this day was a total waste of makeup. Well, aren’t we just a ray of frigging sunshine? Well, aren’t we just a ray of frigging sunshine? Not the brightest crayon in the box now, are we? Not the brightest crayon in the box now, are we? Don’t bother me. I’m living happily ever after. Don’t bother me. I’m living happily ever after. This isn’t an office. It’s Hell with fluorescent lighting. This isn’t an office. It’s Hell with fluorescent lighting. I pretend to work. They pretend to pay me. I pretend to work. They pretend to pay me.

15. Innuendo a derogatory suggestion that is not literally spoken but rather hinted at Innuendo in nature Innuendo in everyday life Innocent Innuendo Accidental Innuendo Sexual Innuendo

16. Grotesque Morbid humor

17. Understatement A figure of speech in which a writer or speaker deliberately makes a situation seem less important than it is. A figure of speech in which a writer or speaker deliberately makes a situation seem less important than it is. An Army officer has just lost his leg. When asked how he feels, he looks down at his bloody stump and responds, "Stings a bit.“

18. Exaggeration To represent as greater than is actually the case; overstate

19. Analyzing Satire in 5 easy steps! 1. What's the tone of the satire? (grim, cheerful, sardonic, mock serious, optimistic, etc.) 2. What type of satire is this? (horatian or juvenal) 3. What is the writer satirizing? (what aspect of society are they trying to criticize?) 4. What is the writer's purpose in satirizing this subject? (what do they want to change?) 5. What literary techniques does the writer use in this satire? (hyperbole, understatement, irony, sarcasm, etc.)

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