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Purpose of Satire

Purpose of Satire. Scarlet Letter . Stuff you should know. Definition of satire Purpose of satire Terms of satire Definition of parody Examples of parody You assignment specifications. Supplies. Open I pad to notes Label - “Parody Assignment”. Roman Numeral I. Definition of satire.

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Purpose of Satire

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  1. Purpose of Satire Scarlet Letter

  2. Stuff you should know • Definition of satire • Purpose of satire • Terms of satire • Definition of parody • Examples of parody • You assignment specifications

  3. Supplies • Open I pad to notes • Label - “Parody Assignment”

  4. Roman Numeral I • Definition of satire • Examples

  5. Roman Numeral II • Irony and sarcasm defined • Examples of irony and sarcasm

  6. Roman Numeral III • Parody defined • Examples of parody

  7. Roman Numeral IV My favorite Seuss book

  8. Defining Satire • I. Satire is generally defined as • A work that attacks or pokes fun at the folly of human foibles using derision, wit and sarcasm • Irony, sarcasm, or wit used to attack or expose folly, vice or stupidity

  9. Satire • Satire is a word used to describe works of art, including (and especially) literature, which is designed to ridicule and, often, parody. • It is most often recognized in the political sense of making light of genuinely serious problems and issues.

  10. Satire • Satire(probably) comes from the Latin "satura" meaning "mixed" (literally a "dish of mixed fruits").

  11. Satire • The Roman poet, Horace (1 B.C.) credited as being one of the first satirists to use satire in in poetry. • A prosaic and formal way of writing satire tended to be composed of short verses, quite deliberately attacking situations and people.

  12. Satire • Satire covers many different methods including irony, sarcasm, burlesque, parody, exaggeration, juxtaposition, double entendres.

  13. Satire • It can be directed toward one individual, a whole country or even the world. It is sometimes serious, acting as a protest or to expose, or comical when used to poke fun at something or someone.

  14. Satire Examples Include: • “Weekend Update” from Saturday Night Live

  15. Satire examples include • The Daily Show

  16. Satire examples include • the movie Scary Movie

  17. Satire examples include • the movies of Austin Powers

  18. Satire examples include • most political cartoons in newspapers and magazines • Dr. Seuss actually published many political cartoons protesting Nazi Germany

  19. Satire examples include • the songs of Weird Al Yankovic • The Simpsons then satirzed Weird Al Yankovich

  20. Satire • Satire examples found in examples of irony, parody, and sarcasm.

  21. Terms of Satire II Irony Types of irony Verbal irony - where what you mean to say is different from the words you use Situational irony - compares what is expected to happen with what actually does happen Dramatic irony - uses a narrative to give the audience more information about the story than the character knows • In irony, words are used to show the opposite of the actual meaning.

  22. Examples can be found in • Verbal Irony – see if you can hear any examples • 9:27-10:31

  23. Examples can be found in • As you listen to the next scene can you find examples of sarcasm • 10:30 -13:00

  24. Examples can be found in • Parody • Scene 8 • As you watch how do he parents appear to be like real parents, but they are exaggerated so that you cannot take them seriously

  25. What is Parody? • A parody is also called a spoof, and is used to make fun or mock someone or something by imitating them in a funny or satirical way.

  26. Parody • Parody is found in literature, movies, and song.  

  27. Parody • A good example or a parody is the song “Girls Just Want to Have Lunch” by Weird Al Yankovic, which is a parody of the song • “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper.

  28. Parody • Some girls like to buy new shoes • And others like drivin' trucks and wearing tattoos • There's only one thing that they all like a bunch • Oh, girls, they want to have lunch...  • I know how to keep a woman satisfied • When I whip out my Diner's Card their eyes get so wide • They're always in the mood for something to munch • Oh, girls, they want to have lunch...

  29. Parody God, bless my underwear My only pair, Stan beside them, And guide them, As they sit in a heap by the chair

  30. Parody From the washer, To the clothesline, To my dresser drawer, To my rear!

  31. Parody God, bless my underwear, My only pair. God, bless my underwear, Or I’ll be bare.

  32. Parody and you a humorous or satirical  imitation of a serious  pieceof literature or writing

  33. a burlesque  imitation of a  musical composition

  34. Parody and you any humorous, satirical,  or burlesque imitation, as of a person, event, etc.

  35. Parody and you to imitate (a composition, author, etc.) for  purposes of ridicule or satire

  36. Parody and you • You may have noticed a number of Dr. Seuss Parodies? • Why do you think cartoonist, writers and film satirists have used the Seuss for parody?

  37. Traits of Parody • What are some traits you could imitate about the writing? • Did you know that Dr. Seuss designed numerous political cartoons decrying Hitler and the Nazi regime?

  38. Traits of Parody • What are some traits you notice about the graphic?

  39. Your Mission • Remember that satire is implicitly constructive, and the satirists themselves often depict themselves as such constructive critics – they are using humor to get people to change

  40. The Assignment Third Period Fourth Period You may work with group members of your choice You may have between five and six members in your team You must decide on your teams by our next class session • You may work with group members of your choice • You must find a team of four or five members • You must decide on your teams by our next class session

  41. Your Assignment • Using any Dr. Seuss story that works for you, you will make your own Seuss-style parody. • Your parody will be based on two chapters from The Scarlet Letter. • You must have a copy of the original Seuss work

  42. Your assignment Carefully read the chapters and present in Seuss-style format of your choice. Be sure to capture the real message of the work as well as the appearance of Seuss

  43. Your assignment • Members will be assigned a job • Three rubrics will be used to assess this parody presentation

  44. Your assignment • Limited class time will be allotted for this project. Therefore, choose and plan your group presentation wisely.

  45. The future • Tomorrow you will have your first meeting date and you will then sign up your groups, chapters and presentation dates.

  46. Exit How did it get so late so soon?It’s night before it’s afternoon.December is here before it’s June.My goodness how the time has flewn.How did it get so late so soon?~Dr. Seuss So check the front page Put your name not your age Be sure you have one Hand it in when your done Set it on the table I know you are able I can’t give you more Than a participation score! Mrs. Springstead

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