2.  An American writer of the 20 th century  Popular works: Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat’s Cradle, and Breakfast of Champions  Blends satire, gallows humor, and science fiction  Gallows humor: humor in situations that are hopeless

3.  Anti-authoritarianism story  Egalitarianism (Def???)  Repression: act of repressing  can be memories, talent, feelings etc.

4.  Definition: the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other typical issues.  Trying to shame individual and society in improvement  Usually found in literature but we can also see it in TV (can anyone think of any?)

5.  Use of strong sarcasm and irony  Sarcasm: The use of irony to mock or convey contempt Nice perfume. Must you marinate in it?  Irony: The expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. Example: a Chihuahua named “Pit-bull”

6. The point of satire is to criticize an aspect of society It’s NOT just making light of a serious issue—it’s poking fun with a PURPOSE—to expose issues within society.

7.  Definition: a play, movie, etc., of light and humorous character with a happy or cheerful ending; a dramatic work in which the central motif is the triumph over adverse circumstance, resulting in a successful or happy conclusion.  Example: A Midsummer Night’s Dreams