Satire and Parody

Parody, Satire, and Irony

By Ms. Hodson

Parody

​Definition

An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.

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Multiple Choice

Which is the correct definition for parody?

• Imitation of a person, place or thing

• Imitation of a particular fast food company only to show how unhealthy it is

• imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre

• Imitation of something to help kids better understand the truth behind it.

Multiple Choice

Why might somebody use parody?

• To be rude

• For comedic relief

• To enlighten their audience on new ideas

• Because it pays well online

Watch the following video for an example of Parody

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg0pO9VG1J8​

Open Ended

Think of an example of Parody that you have seen! Describe it.

Satire

Definition

Satire is a type of wit that is meant to mock human vices or mistakes, often through hyperbole, understatement, sarcasm, and irony.

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Nowadays, satirists most commonly use this form of humor to expose political missteps or social inadequacies in everyday life, sometimes with the goal of inspiring change.​

Sketch shows like Saturday Night Live have a long tradition of poking fun at elected officials, often overexaggerating their faults (especially self-righteous faults) through the use of humor.

Sketch Comedy

Political cartoons usually offer biting political satire with a drawing that overexaggerates the actions of an elected official or any newsworthy figure, depicting a situation to make a cutting commentary.

​Political Cartoons

Examples of Satire

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct definition for satire?

• type of wit that bullies people for their basic human needs

• type of wit that is meant to mock human vices or mistakes

• imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre

• imitating the wit of others around you

Multiple Select

What are two examples of satire?

• Sketch Comedy

• Reality TV

• Garfield cartoons

• Political Cartoons

Watch the following video for an example of satire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg0pO9VG1J8​

Open Ended

What is an example of satire that you have seen?

Irony

Definition

Irony is when something happens that is the opposite of what was expected. It is one of the most misunderstood figures of speech in common English—many people think that the definition of irony has to do with coincidence or bad luck, when in fact it’s more closely related to the subversion of expectations.

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Types of Irony

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Situational irony occurs when there is a difference between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. For example, a fire station burning down is a case of situational irony.

Situational Irony

Verbal irony is when a character says something that is different from what they really mean or how they really feel. If the intent of the irony is to mock, it is known as sarcasm.

Verbal Irony

Dramatic Irony

Dramatic irony is when the audience knows more than the characters. The characters’ actions have a different meaning for them than they do for the audience, which creates tension and suspense.

Multiple Choice

What type of irony is this? A billboard that says "Perfection" is falling apart

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic

Multiple Choice

What type of irony is this? A character hears a loud thud in their closed closet. The character puts their door on the handle to open it. The audience yells "Don't open it"

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic

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What type of irony is this? A character goes through many crazy shenanigans to cut class. As they escape the school grounds they wipe the sweat off their forehead and say "that was easy", in a tone mocking the STAPLES Button

• Verbal

• Situational

• Dramatic

Watch this example of Irony

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEDxPwwMkBk​

Open Ended

What is an example of Irony that you have seen