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Satire

Satire. Definition. A literary technique used to make fun of the vices of society… …for the purpose of CHANGE . Elements of Satire (The speaker/writer may use one or more elements of satire in the text). Irony Hyperbole Understatement Caricature Sarcasm Ridicule Parody.

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Satire

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  1. Satire

  2. Definition A literary technique used to make fun of the vices of society… …for the purpose of CHANGE.

  3. Elements of Satire(The speaker/writer may use one or more elements of satire in the text) • Irony • Hyperbole • Understatement • Caricature • Sarcasm • Ridicule • Parody

  4. What makes satire satire? Social commentary. That is, the writer ridicules or pokes fun at certain aspects of society he or she finds repugnant in hopes of changing it. Targets for Change Vanity, hypocrisy, religion, bigotry, human vices, sentimentality, greed, celebrity worship, materialism, hubris (pride), education, government snobbery, foolishness, cruelty, insensitivity, laziness, (just to name a few)

  5. Why Satire? Now that you know the elements of satire, what do you think makes satire effective? Why do writers use satire instead of criticizing the person, group or institution directly?

  6. A Satirist(person who writes satire): Uses laughter as a weapon Mixes criticism with humor… …but does not stoop to insults or abusive language Tries to get people to think critically about the issue being discussed Tries to inspire people to improve or reform the situation

  7. Forms of Satire • Drama (Tartuffe – Moliere, The Importance of Being Earnest – Oscar Wilde ) • Journalism (The Onion) • Fiction (A Modest Proposal – Jonathan Swift, The Lowest Animal – Mark Twain) • Poetry (The Rape of the Locke – Alexander Pope) • Graphic Arts (editorial cartoons) • Television programs (Saturday Night Live, The Colbert Report) • Music (With God on Our Side – Bob Dylan, Weird Al)

  8. Examples of Satire in Pop Culture • Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update • The Daily Show • Scary Movie • The Simpsons • Political cartoons • The Family Guy • South Park

  9. Sample Template In order to (verb) __________, in (title of text), (author’s name) uses ____________. For example, “_______________________”. To complete the analysis, explain the author’s purpose and how the author uses satire to develop his/her criticism on society.

  10. NOW YOU TRY…Apple Hard At Work Making iPhone ObsoleteFEBRUARY 12, 2007 CUPERTINO, CA—Only a month after the much-heralded announcement of the iPhone, Apple CEO Steve Jobs confirmed that his engineers were already working around-the-clock on the touchscreensmartphone's far-superior replacement. "We looked at [the iPhone's] innovative user interface, the paradigm-shifting voicemail, the best-in-class mobile browser, and we realized we could make all that seem ridiculously outdated by the time the product becomes available to customers in June," said Jobs, who described the project as "Apple reinventing the iPhone." "When the second-generation iPhone comes out this fall, we want iPhone users to feel not just jealous, but downright foolish for owning such laughably primitive technology." Jobs also hinted that the second iPhone device would not be compatible with existing Mac computers, third-party peripherals, or any future Apple products.

  11. Sample Response In order to ridicule technology companies, in “Apple Hard At Work Making iPhoneObsolete”, the writer uses sarcasm and irony. For example, Jobs supposedly states that apple wants “users to feel not just jealous, but downright foolish for owning such laughably primitive technology.“ What is his purpose? How does he use satire to achieve his purpose or to criticize society?

  12. Great British satirist Jonathan Swift is a case in point. His “A Modest Proposal” suggests that poor Irish parents be encouraged to sell their own children as food. Obviously this is not his true purpose, so what is?

  13. Your Turn Read “A Modest Proposal” and find examples of satirical devices. What group and/or aspects of society is Jonathan Swift criticizing?

  14. Group Scavenger Hunt In groups, comb through the first 17 paragraphs of “A Modest Proposal” and find passages demonstrating satire. Identify what is being satirized, how it is being satirized (which of the elements of satire), and what Swift may be hoping to change.

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