IBE - Spotting Satire

IBE - Spotting Satire

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English

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is satire?

Back

A literary technique that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize or mock individuals, society, or institutions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is Lady Bracknell in 'The Importance of Being Earnest'?

Back

A character that epitomizes the Victorian upper class, representing its values and social conventions.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does Oscar Wilde criticize in the Victorian upper class?

Back

He criticizes their superficiality, pretentiousness, and obsession with social status.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main purpose of satire in 'The Importance of Being Earnest'?

Back

To criticize and mock the social conventions and hypocrisy of the upper class society.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Wilde use humor in his critiques?

Back

He employs witty dialogue, satire, and clever wordplay to address serious social issues.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is hypocritical piety?

Back

The act of pretending to have virtues or morals that one does not actually possess, often seen in the aristocracy.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'social status'.

Back

The position or rank of a person or group within society, often determined by wealth, occupation, or education.

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