Satire in the Age of Memes Quiz

What is satire?

• A literary genre that uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock people, institutions, or society.

• A type of government

• A form of dance

• A type of flower

How has the internet impacted the consumption of satire?

• Decreased interest in satire due to internet usage

• Increased accessibility and sharing of satire content

• Limited availability of satire content online

• No impact on the consumption of satire

What are memes and how are they related to satire?

• Memes are used in satire to mock or criticize societal issues or individuals.

• Memes are a form of poetry used to express deep emotions.

• Memes are a type of fish commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean.

• Memes are ancient symbols used in religious ceremonies.

In what ways do memes contribute to the decline of traditional satire?

• Memes oversimplify complex issues and rely on quick, easily digestible humor.

• Memes promote in-depth discussions and thoughtful commentary.

• Memes have no impact on the decline of traditional satire.

• Memes encourage critical thinking and analysis of societal issues.

What are some examples of satirical memes?

• Memes that are serious and not meant to be funny

• Memes that celebrate political figures or social trends

• Memes that mock political figures or social trends

• Memes that promote and support the status quo

How do memes differ from traditional forms of satire?

• Memes use audio elements, while traditional satire relies on visual elements.

• Memes are only created by professionals, while traditional satire can be created by anyone.

• Memes are always serious, while traditional satire is always humorous.

• Memes use visual elements with text, while traditional satire relies on written or spoken language.

What are the challenges faced by satirists in the age of memes?

• Creating original and impactful content in a saturated meme culture

• Finding the right font for the text on the meme

• Struggling to come up with a clever caption for the meme

• Deciding which filter to use on the meme

How can satirists adapt to the changing landscape of satire in the internet age?

• Utilizing social media platforms, creating online content, and engaging with digital audiences

• Performing live on stage

• Writing letters to newspapers

• Distributing pamphlets in public places

What are the potential consequences of satire dying out?

• No impact on social and political commentary, no loss of a tool for challenging authority, and no change in freedom of speech.

• Increased social and political commentary, more tools for challenging authority, and enhanced freedom of speech.

• Improved social and political commentary, stronger tools for challenging authority, and increased freedom of speech.

• Decreased social and political commentary, loss of a tool for challenging authority, and reduced freedom of speech.

In your opinion, is satire truly dying because of the internet? Why or why not?

• No

• Yes, because people are too sensitive now

• Yes, because the internet has changed the way we consume media

• No, because satire is still thriving on the internet