Satire! “Naked Government”

1. English IV Satire! “Naked Government”

2. Analyze and Synthesize satire in Jonathan Swift’s A Modest Proposal, and contemporary satirical examples such as Colbert and The Onion. • Learn techniques for writing satire • Research social or political issue of interest and write a satire illuminating the issue to improve contemporary society “Naked Government”

3. How does satire shed light on significant social issues or institutional corruption? • Why is effective in initiation social change? Or is it? • What elements make a “good” satire? Essential Questions

4. 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 topical issues. What is Satire?

5. What is this cartoon satirizing?

6. Hypocrisy • Arrogance • Greed • Vanity • Stupidity What do satirists attack?

7. Horatian satire--After the Roman satirist Horace:  Satire in which the voice is indulgent, tolerant, amused, and witty.  The speaker holds up to gentle ridicule the absurdities and follies of human beings, aiming at producing in the reader not the anger of a Juvenal, but a wry smile. • Juvenaliansatire--After the Roman satirist Juvenal:  Formal satire in which the speaker attacks vice and error with contempt and indignation.It’s goal is to provoke change. Shows anger and resentfulness; and can often be personal. Different Forms…

8. Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice • Pokes fun at people and how they are viewed by society • Makes fun of the ignorance of people during the 18th century Horatian Satire

9. Lord of the Flies • Used to mock societal structure, power and civilization • The structure breaks down due to the true nature of man • Gulliver’s Travels • Political satire about government in the 18th century • He uses fictional names and cities to show the corruption of societal views and behavior Juvenalian Satire

10. http://youtu.be/Kkl-ISQQ1MA • Watch this short clip from the Colbert Report • In your notes write down as many things as you can find as to what he is pointing out/satirizing about society. • What kind of satire is he using? See if you can pick out the social issues

11. What is Horatian satire? A.  A story based on political issues of the past B.  Satire that is clever, humorous, and mocks others C. Satire that shows anger and resentfulness about a particular issue D. Satire that compares animals to humans Quiz – Exit Ticket

12. Which of the following novels is an example of Horatian satire? A. 'Romeo and Juliet' B. 'Gulliver's Travels' C. 'Lord of the Flies' D. Pride and Prejudice'

13. What is satire? A. The use of sarcasm to criticize the behavior of others B. The use of irony to criticize or mock the foolish behavior of others C. All of these are correct D. The use of humor to mock the behavior of others

14. What is Juvenalian satire? A. Satire that shows anger and resentfulness about a particular issue B.  Satire that is clever and humorous C. Satire that compares animals to humans D. A story that is based on political issues of the past

15. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cf9NqaZ4fw • Tina Fey’ssatirization of Sarah Palin was very popular in recent years. • While watching this think about… • What is Tina Fey trying to point out about Sarah Palin? Here’s another example