English IV End of Semester Review

What is a satire?

● A literary work that ridicules

its subject through the use
of techniques such as
exaggeration, reversal,
incongruity, and/or parody in
order to make a comment or
criticism about it.

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A literary technique where that author has characters say or do things in a way that the reader knows is ironic, but the characters don’t

• Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Satire

• Sarcasm

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What words created that tone?

The moment the words were out of my mouth, I wished I could take them back. I didn't mean to hurt Keith's feelings. He is such a kind person, and he certainly doesn't deserve to be treated so poorly. I guess the stress from school has been weighing on me heavily lately. Instead of taking my problems out on him, I need to deal directly with what is causing the stress.

• take them back

• kind person

• stress from school

• Instead of

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Amy winked at her mother's shocked gaze and with a smile she said, "Sausage and pepperoni pizza for breakfast makes perfect sense. Allow me to demonstrate. You have your tomato. Tomato is technically a fruit. You have cheese. Cheese is a dairy product. You have the crust which are necessary carbs for quick energy in the morning. If you think about it, it is just like bacon and eggs, toast and orange juice." Still smiling, she added, "Why are you looking at me that way?"

What is the tone of the passage?

• playful

• calm

• insulting

• demanding

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You put your in-text citation inside of...

• "quotation marks"

• (parentheses)

• [brackets]

• $dollar signs$

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What is the correct format for a paranthetical MLA citation?

• (Smith 5).

• (Smith p. 5).

• .(Smith 5)

• (Smith, 5).

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Select which in-text citation is properly done from the options below:

• "Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately," (Smith 10).

• "Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately." (Smith p. 10).

• "Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately." (Smith 10)

• (Smith 10) "Many of the students who plagiarize do so out of ignorance rather than deliberately."

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Where should a thesis statement appear?

• Anywhere in the essay

• Somewhere in the conclusion

• At the end of the introductory paragraph

• At the beginning of a body paragraph

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Which of the following is a major component of any thesis?

• Making a claim

• being at least 3 sentences

• Providing an amusing anecdote (short story)

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A suffix goes _________ of a word.

• at the end

• at the beginning

• in the middle

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Meaning of these suffix: -able, -ible?

• notable for

• capable of being

• having the quality of

• without

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She is a very ___ person. (like)

• -ly

• -able

• -est

• -ness

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How does satire attempt to improve individuals or society?

• By modeling correct thought and behavior

• By ridiculing flaws and follies

• By praising achievements and honors

• By explicitly explaining the difference between right and wrong

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Which of the following best describes the Feudal System?

• It promoted peace and prosperity

• It was democratic

• It depended on a strong military

• Land and military protection were major parts of the Feudal system

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What was the code of conduct used by the European Knights called?

• Bushido

• Chivalry

• Feudalism

• Vassalage

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In Feudalism, what did vassals receive in return for their loyalty to the king?

• Friendship

• Protection

• Land

• Crops

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Why was the Feudal system first developed on the local level in Europe?

• Lords wanted to share their land

• Europeans borrowed the idea from Japan

• European kings passed laws requiring people to practice Feudalism

• European people sought protection from the barbaric times after the death of Charlemagne

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Which of the following is true about serfs?

• Serfs were technically free but they were tied to the land they farmed

• Serfs were allowed to sell the land they farmed.

• Serfs were not expected to give some of what they grew to the lords

• Serfs were allowed to leave the manor without the lord's permission

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Who could be considered a vassal in the Feudal System?

• Knights

• Lords

• Kings

• Peasants/Serfs

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Which of the following is true about the Magna Carta

• The rights in the Magna Carta applied to all people in Britain

• The Magna Carta was meant to weaken the king's power, while strengthening the power of the nobles

• The nobles wanted to create a stronger monarchy

• The Magna Carta allowed the king to control the church

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Why did nobles make King John sign the Magna Carta?

• They wanted to enforce the authority of the pope

• They wanted to separate church and state

• They wanted to replace him with a different ruler

• They wanted to limit the king's power

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What was another name for the "Magna Carta?"

• English Principle

• Great Charter

• Important Document

• US Constitution

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What brought stability to Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• the election of government officials

• the development of the feudal system

• the development of the caste system

• the creation of well-structured cities

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What was the goal of the First Crusade?

• To take Jerusalem  away from the Muslims

• To convert Christians to Islam

• To conquer Europe

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Social structure of the Middle Ages

• Caste System

• Feudalism

• Manorism

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The lowest group in the feudal system.

• knights

• vassals

• serfs

• students

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Which of the following statements accurately describes feudalism?

• Under feudalism, kings gave land to nobles in exchange for their military service.

• Feudalism served to spread Christianity throughout Western Europe.

• Feudalism began as a way to protect those on pilgrimages to Jerusalem.

• The rise of feudalism marked the end of the Medieval Age.

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The land run by lords/ barons, worked by peasants & serfs, protected by the vassals

• feudalism

• manor

• neighborhood

• knighthood

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A system based on bonds of land and loyalty between lords & vassals

• chivalry

• feudalism

• vassal

• crusades

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The political order under feudalism was dependent upon the relationship between lords and their vassals.  The responsibility of the vassal included

• the promise to spread the Christian faith to their lands

• an oath of loyalty and a pledge of military service

• an agreement to keep lower classes under control

• the payment of taxes to the king or queen of the country

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In European feudal society, an individual’s social status was generally determined by

• education & training.

• birth.

• marriage.

• individual abilities.

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The main purpose of Satire is to...

• Agree with something

• Make people laugh

• Criticize something

• To bring about change

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Had many a draught (draft) of vintage red and yellow

• Friar

• Merchant

• Skipper

• Yeoman

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Compared to a gentle shepherd

• Pardoner

• Summoner

• Reeve

• Parson

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Master of astronomy

• Doctor

• Sargent at Law

• Franklin

• Manciple

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Showed and sold people false artifacts

• Parson

• Friar

• Pardoner

• Summoner

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Wore a medal of St. Christopher

• Squire

• Yeoman

• Nun

• Monk

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In the cavalry; musical, strong, and agile

• Knight

• Yeoman

• Nun

• Squire

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Had 5 husbands

• Wife of Bath

• Nun

• Pardoner

• Summoner

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Also called a prioress

• Oxford Cleric

• Monk

• Nun

• Wife of Bath

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Had sympathetic and tender feelings

• Oxford Cleric

• Monk

• Nun

• Wife of Bath

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Old, choleric, and thin

• Summoner

• Miller

• Yeoman

• Reeve

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Master at stealing grain

• Miller

• Reeve

• Skipper

• Merchant

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Criticized because he was a hunter

• Yeoman

• Squire

• Monk

• Parson

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Fought in many wars

• Squire

• Monk

• Knight

• Sargent at Law

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Talent was making cloth

• Guildsmen

• Nun

• Wife of Bath

• Pardoner

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Very red (cherubic) face; had carbuncles

• Pardoner

• Summoner

• Cook

• Oxford Cleric

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Illiterate; smarter than learned men

• Merchant

• Miller

• Manciple

• Monk

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Ruthless; has plundered many ships

• Cook

• Skipper

• Merchant

• Yeoman

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Hard worker; carts dung; smelly

• Parson

• Guildsmen

• Pardoner

• Plowman

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Made himself look busier than he was

• Franklin

• Doctor

• Oxford Cleric

• Sargent at Law

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First-rate carpenter

• Reeve

• Guildsmen

• Host

• Manciple

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Somewhat deaf

• Nun

• Wife of Bath

• Monk

• Friar

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Joined the pilgrimage after his service in the king's army

• Squire

• Yeoman

• Knight

• Oxford Cleric

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Spent all his money on books

• Doctor

• Franklin

• Oxford Cleric

• Summoner

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Knew the innkeepers and barmaids in every town

• Summoner

• Franklin

• Monk

• Friar

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Had ulcer on knee

• Summoner

• Cook

• Yeoman

• Miller

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Wore colorful clothing with flowers

• Wife of Bath

• Squire

• Yeoman

• Merchaant

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Epicurus' son

• Squire

• Friar

• Plowman

• Franklin

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Knew the secrets of the men in the church

• Friar

• Parson

• Pardoner

• Summoner

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Rode at the front of the group on the trip (playing bagpipes)

• Miller

• Reeve

• Summoner

• Pardoner

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Really good at being frugal in buying food

• Merchant

• Manciple

• Miller

• Oxford Cleric

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Why was everyone at the Tabbard?

• They were on their way making a pilgrimage to Canterbury.

• They were on a trip to see the Archbishop.

• They were looking for a place to eat.

• They were in need of supplies and rest.

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What were they going to Canterbury to see?

• the sights

• the archbishop

• the shrine of Thomas a Becket

• the narrator

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Which of the following best describes the Knight?

• brave and strong

• truthful

• modest clothing

• all answer choices are correct

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Which of the following best describes the squire?

• expert woodsman, strong, and loyal

• would rather be hunting, loves the outdoors, big sparkly eyeballs

• very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

• a ladies' man who plays the flute and is proud of his appearance

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Which of the following best describes the Yeoman?

• loud, less busy than he seemed to be, well-spoken, and very wise

• a little too concerned with appearance, expert woodsman, face "brown like a nut"

• very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

• forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall

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Which of the following best describe the Prioress?

• forking beard, very knowledgeable, money management is his downfall

• fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times

• very delicate and refined, emphasis on appearance, proper eater

• honest and hardworking, in peace and harmony with God and nature

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Which of the following best describe the Monk?

• big sparkly eyeballs, would rather be hunting, personable

• fancy dresser, always wanted to be first at the altar, married 5 times

• very thin, only loves books, spends all his money on education

• a ladies' man who plays the flute and is proud of his appearance

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Which of the following best describe the Friar?

• He's fat and bald, would rather be hunting, personable

• Good voice, money hungry, plays the harp

• expert woodsman, strong, and loyal

• loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise

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Which of the following best describe the Merchant?

• forking beard, money management is his downfall, knowledgeable businessman

• loud, probably less busy than he seemed to be, wise

• white beard, spent his money freely, well-liked by other pilgrims

• an oozing ulcer, questionable personal hygiene, a great cook

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What game does the host propose to the pilgrims?

• they tell two stories on the way to Canterbury

• they tell two stories on the way from Canterbury

• the winner with the best story gets a free meal at the expense of the other travelers

• all answer choices are correct

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Which of the following best describes the Host?

• His name is Harry Bailey, bright eyes a little overweight, attends to the pilgrims' needs

• skinny, bad-tempered, a great bargainer, could predict next year's crop by studying and observing natural weather phenomena

• very poor, he is the ideal parish priest

• an oozing ulcer on his knee, questionable personal habits with hygiene

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_________ was considered a low-class and vulgar language

• French

• English

• Norman French

• Latin

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The upper classes spoke __________

• English 

• Latin

• French

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Chaucer wrote the Canterbury Tales in French. This is why we read them. 

• True

• False

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The Canterbury Tales show what life is like during this time period.

• True

• False

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The purpose of the Prologue is to

• analyze religious customs

• reveal the narrator's thoughts

• introduce the cast of characters

• describe London during the Middle Ages

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The pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales represent many different occupations, social classes, and personalities. 

• true

• false

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The pilgrims are going to pray to Joan of Arc in Canterbury Cathedral

• true

• false

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The member of the clergy  who has girlfriends, gets in fist fights in bars, and ignores the poor is _________.

• Parson

• Friar

• Nun

• Monk

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The member of the aristocracy who is portrayed as a perfect example of chivalry. He has just returned from The Crusades and is dressed plainly.

• The Pardoner

• The Summoner

• The Knight

• THe Monk

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Who is described as a "proper forester"; with a longbow and a "head like a nut"?

• Yeoman

• Merchant

• Knight

• Guildsmen

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Who was a "lover and cadet"; knight's son; could joust, recite as well as entertain the ladies?

• Parson

• Miller

• Squire

• Yeoman

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Rents in the begging district; frequents taverns; gives pocket knives to pretty girls

• Host

• Merchant

• Monk

• Friar

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A.K.A. Harry Bailey; proposes telling the stories to and from Canterbury

• Host

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• Miller

• Cook

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From what business and what city did the pilgrims start their journey?

• The Red Lion, London

• Three Broomsticks, Hogsmead

• Tabard Inn, London

• Cheers, Boston

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Who is buried at the pilgrim's destination?

• St. Augustine

• St. Thomas a Becket

• St. Thomas Aquinas

• Jesus

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What month of the year was it when the pilgrims began their journey?

• June

• May

• March 

• April

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Which of the four strategies of satire refers to imitating another’s technique or style?

• Hyperbole

• Reversal

• Inversion

• Parody

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Which of the following is NOT is not one of the essential elements of satire?

• Making fun of an idea, person, or institution
• Use of irony
• Making a broader point about society, culture, politics, etc.
• All of the above are essential elements

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The outcome is opposite of what is expected to happen

• dramatic irony
• situational irony
• reversal
• caricature

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• Parody
• Verbal Irony
• Sarcasm
• Dramatic Irony

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• Sarcasm
• Verbal Irony
• Parody
• Dramatic Irony

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Why is this ironic? 

• It is not ironic.
• People go to the gym to burn calories, not be lazy. 
• Fitness is misspelled. 
• The escalators are not working. 

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What's an example of verbal irony?

• Chanting, "You're an awesome athlete!" to an Olympian
• Saying, "Good job!" to someone who just rear ended a car
• When the sun is shining and the birds are singing, you say, "Nice weather we're having, right?"
• All of the above

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Which of the following is NOT an example of irony?

• A tall man is nicknamed “Shorty.”

• A best-selling author tells boring stories at dinner parties.

• The school valedictorian ends up homeless.

• A left-handed person is nicknamed “Lefty.”

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What is this image satirizing?

• the overuse of technology today

• the danger of playgrounds

• the lack of education for young children

• the expense of iPhones today

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Satire in which the voice is light, amused, and witty.

• Horatian

• Juvenalian

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A person’s features may be distorted or exaggerated.

• understatement

• sarcasm

• caricature

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Lessening the importance of an event or moment.

• understatement

• exaggeration

• juxtaposition

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Satire in which the speaker attacks vice with harsh contempt and indignation.

• Horatian

• Juvenalian

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True or False: every piece of writing that is meant to be funny is ALSO a satire

• True

• False

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Identify the type of irony.

• verbal irony

• situational irony

• dramatic irony

• not irony; a coincidence

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Identify the type of irony.

• verbal irony

• situational irony

• dramatic irony

• not irony; a coincidence

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Identify the type of irony.

• verbal irony

• situational irony

• dramatic irony

• not irony; a coincidence

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Which satirical technique is being employed?

• exaggeration

• parody