An Introduction An Introduction to Satireto Satire

Another way to persuade…

Using humor to persuade… Beyond arguing, there are other ways to

write persuasively. For example…

Satire: a manner of writing that mixes a critical attitude with wit and humor in an effort to improve mankind and human institutions.

What is a satire?

A work that ridicules its subject through the use of techniques such as exaggeration, reversal, incongruity, and/or parody in order to make a comment or criticism about it.

The necessary ingredients…

Humor—Satire is funny!

Criticism, either general criticism of humanity or human nature or specific criticism of an individual or group.

Some kind of moral voice: simply mocking or criticism is not “satire.”

How does this clip use humor to make a comment on society? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrzMhU_4m-g

TECHNIQUES ARE USED TO CREATE THE HUMOR OF SATIRE AND CREATE THE ARGUMENT.

Caricature

An exaggerated portrayal of the weaknesses, frailties, or humorous aspects of an individual or group.

Caricature Caricatures of

the presidential candidates by Saturday Night Live cast members in ‘03 year actually changed the way that the candidates performed in public.

Parody

TO IMITATE THE TECHNIQUES AND/OR STYLE OF SOME PERSON, PLACE, OR THING.

PARODY

HYPERBOLIC TECHNIQUES:

Exaggeration: To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so that it becomes ridiculous, and its faults can be seen.

Distortion: Exaggeration and caricature used to misrepresent or twist facts.

Overstatement/Understatement: To state in exaggerated words/a lack of exaggerated words.

Vocabulary:

Incongruity: To present things that are out of place or are absurd in relation to its surroundings.

Vocabulary:

REVERSAL: To present the opposite of the normal order.

Satire Vocabulary - Irony

Verbal Irony: a writer says one thing and means another

Dramatic Irony: When the reader or audience knows something the character does not.

Sarcasm

Stating the opposite of an intended meaning especially in order to sneeringly, slyly jest or mock a person, situation, or thing. It is strongly associated with iron

“If you find it hard to laugh at yourself, I would be happy to do it for you.” –

Groucho Marx

SATIRE AND THE ONION

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw_1CIwwEIA

How are techniques used to achieve satire?

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http://www.theonion.com/video/beyonce-unhurt-after-stray-bullet-miraculously-hit,14162/

(Beyonce)http://www.theonion.com/video/in-the-

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(Coal)

ONN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0McggLIYmnE

(Halloween)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he6O9nZ3CZs

(Snake)