Satire Flashcard

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What is Incongruity?

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Something out of place.

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What is Satire?

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Using humor to criticize someone or something.

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What is Reversal?

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The opposite of the expected.

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What is Exaggeration?

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A statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is.

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What is Parody?

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A humorous or satirical imitation of a particular writer, artist, or genre.

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What is Irony?

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A contrast between expectation and reality.

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What is Sarcasm?

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The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

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What is a Satirical Target?

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The subject or issue that satire aims to criticize or mock.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a Satirical Technique?

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Methods used in satire to convey criticism, such as irony, exaggeration, and parody.