Satire

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What is Satire?

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The use of incongruity, irony, parody, exaggeration to mock vices and folly.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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True or False: Satire only applies to literature.

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False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is the main purpose of Satire?

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To bring about change.

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Which strategy of satire refers to imitating another’s technique or style?

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Parody.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What type of irony occurs when the reader knows something that the characters do not?

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Dramatic irony.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

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Define Hyperbole in the context of satire.

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Exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is Inversion in satire?

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A technique that reverses the expected order or situation.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What does the term 'Irony' mean in satire?

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A contrast between expectation and reality.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Give an example of a famous satirical work.

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'Animal Farm' by George Orwell.

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What is the role of humor in satire?

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To engage the audience while critiquing societal issues.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2