The Restoration/Satire Flashcard

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What is Overstatement?

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Exaggeration, making something seem more important than it really is.

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What is Juvenalian satire?

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A sharp satire named for the Roman satirist Juvenalis, characterized by bitter and ironic criticism.

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What is the primary goal of a satirist?

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To criticize society.

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What is Dramatic Irony?

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When the reader or audience knows something that the character does not.

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What is the first British novel?

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Robinson Crusoe.

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What is Caricature?

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A depiction that exaggerates certain features or characteristics for comic or critical effect.

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What is Horatian satire?

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A more light-hearted and humorous form of satire that aims to entertain and gently criticize.

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What is Menippean satire?

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A form of satire that is more philosophical and often targets mental attitudes rather than specific individuals.

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What is Incongruity in satire?

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A technique that juxtaposes contrasting ideas or situations to highlight absurdity.

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What is Reversal in satire?

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A technique that presents the opposite of the normal order, often to criticize societal norms.