Satirical Devices for AP Lang

When the opposite of what you expect to happen actually happens; the difference between the way things are and the way things should be

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

A sharp, biting, or bitter expression or remark; ridicule or mockery that is often used

harshly or contemptuously for destructive purposes

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Making something over the top, or overblown, to be extreme and make a point

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

applying a trait to all cases or to all individuals in a group; stereotyping

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Making a comparison between two unlike things that share some similar characteristics

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Shifting from the serious to the ridiculous, vulgar, or ridiculous for comedic effect

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Referencing something else such as piece of literature, person, historical event, etc. in order to illustrate a concept

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A mocking imitation of something meant either to criticize the original version or to create a humorous effect

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Two juxtaposed words that are opposite for the purpose of illustrating the extremes of a concept

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

a statement of opposites that reveals a truth