1. English III—November 18, 2015 Daily Warm-up: How does the tone of the New York Times differ from the tone of the Daily Show? How might a writer use tone to advance an opinion? Homework: Reading Plus due Sunday at 11:59.

2. Satire What is the difference between Horatian Satire and Juvenalian Satire? Writer’s of satire often employ irony. What are the three types of irony? What is the effect if a text intended to be ironic is not taken as such by it’s audience?

3. Satirical Terms Hyperbole Litotes Sarcasm Ridicule Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 The following are characteristic techniques of satirical writing. Use your book (pg. 226) and the internet to fully understand your terms and then find a video or other visual example to use to explain your terms to the class. Caricature Wit Parody Invective

4. Persona Persona is a voice or ma 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?

5. 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?

6. Let’s Hear It for the Cheerleaders 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?

7. 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