CFA: Understanding Satire and Irony

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What is satire?

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The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, and other devices in order to criticize or ridicule someone or something.

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What is Juvenalian satire?

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A type of satire that is bitter and is filled with personal invective, angry moral indignation, and pessimism.

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What is Horatian satire?

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A type of satire in which the speaker uses gentle ridicule to criticize the absurdities and follies of human beings.

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What is a malapropism?

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The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar, often resulting in a humorous effect.

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What is hyperbole?

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is irony?

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A rhetorical device or figure of speech in which the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

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What is the purpose of satire?

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To expose and criticize foolishness or corruption in individuals, organizations, or society, often through humor.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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"I've told you to clean your room a million times!"

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What distinguishes Juvenalian satire from Horatian satire?

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Juvenalian satire is harsh and bitter, while Horatian satire is light-hearted and gentle.

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What is an example of a malapropism?

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Mrs. Malaprop: 'As headstrong as an allegory on the banks of the Nile.'