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Intro to Satire

4. Satire- use humor in order to promote a change in politics, society, culture, and/or human behavior.

5. Satire goes a step further than a parody
Satire goes a step further than a parody. It doesn't just imitate for the sake of humor, but it does so to make a point, a message.

6. How to create satire:
Pun/double entendre - when a word/phrase can have two possible meanings EX: "Mr. Potato Head picked his nose."

7. Personification- when a nonhuman is given human characteristics EX: Brian the dog from family guy. He talks and is extremely intelligent.

8. Hyperbole- an extreme, ridiculous exaggeration EX: I'd walk 5,000 miles just to be with you.

9. Absurdity- something so outrageous it is either impossible or unlikely to occur. EX: aliens and humans work together towards world peace

10. Irony- the opposite of what is expected occurs
EX: a cow sits down to have medium- rare human for dinner.
EX: Brian the dog from Family Guy is the voice of reason in the family.

11. In each of the following cartoons: Identify how the satirist uses the techniques and what message he/she is relaying to the audience.
Satire Techniques:
Pun/double entendre -
Personification-
Hyperbole-
Absurdity
Irony-
Message:
What is the satirist's message? In other words, what are they poking fun of? What aspect of society, politics, culture, or human behavior do they want to see changed?