Satire Check

What is the definition of satire?

• A literary genre that uses irony, sarcasm, and humor to criticize or mock individuals, institutions, or society as a whole.

• A style of writing that focuses on creating suspense and mystery.

• A type of comedy that relies on physical humor and slapstick.

• A form of poetry that uses rhyme and meter to convey a serious message.

Name one technique commonly used in satire.

• Parody

• Irony

• Sarcasm

• Exaggeration

Which of the following is an example of satire in media? a) A news article reporting on a serious event b) A comedy sketch mocking a political figure c) A documentary about climate change d) A romantic movie

• a) A news article reporting on a serious event

• c) A documentary about climate change

• b) A comedy sketch mocking a political figure

• d) A romantic movie.

Satire is often used in politics to: a) Promote serious discussions b) Criticize and ridicule political figures c) Encourage unity and cooperation d) Provide accurate information

• d. Provide accurate information.

• b

• c. Encourage unity and cooperation

• a. Promote serious discussions

What is the purpose of satire? a) To entertain and make people laugh b) To educate and inform the audience c) To promote positive social change d) All of the above

• d

• c. To mock and ridicule individuals

• b. To incite violence and hatred

• a. To confuse and mislead the audience

Which of the following is NOT a technique used in satire? a) Irony b) Sarcasm c) Exaggeration d) Realism

• a

• b

• d

• c

Which of the following is an example of satire in media? a) A serious documentary about poverty b) A political cartoon mocking a government policy c) A romantic comedy movie d) A news article reporting on a scientific discovery

• a. A serious documentary about poverty

• c. A romantic comedy movie

• d. A news article reporting on a scientific discovery.

• b

Satire in politics is often used to: a) Expose corruption and hypocrisy b) Praise political leaders c) Encourage blind loyalty d) Avoid controversial topics

• b. Mock political leaders

• c. Promote corruption and hypocrisy

• d. Focus on controversial topics

• a

What is one technique commonly used in satire to criticize or mock something? a) Parody b) Empathy c) Neutrality d) Sensationalism

• a) Parody

• d) Sensationalism.

• c) Neutrality

• b) Empathy

Which of the following is an example of satire in politics? a) A serious speech by a political leader b) A satirical cartoon mocking a government decision c) A documentary about the history of democracy d) A news article reporting on a new law

• a

• c

• b

• d