Satire Review - LHS English 1

How does satire attempt to improve individuals or socity?

• by modeling correct thought and behavior

• by ridiculing (making fun of) flaws and faults

• by praising achievements

• by explicitly explaining the difference between right and wrong

Which of the four techniques refers to imitating another's technique or style?

• incongruity

• reversal

• parody

• exaggeration

Which of the four techniques refers to presenting things as out of place or absurd?

• incongruity

• reversal

• parody

• exaggeration

Which of the four techniques refers to switching positions or roles?

• incongruity

• reversal

• parody

• exaggeration

Which of the four techniques refers to enlarging a subject so that it's faults are obvious?

• incongruity

• reversal

• parody

• exaggeration

Which satirical technique is being used?

In Wall-E, the passengers are morbidly obese and never walk to point out how lazy humanity has become.

• incongruity

• reversal

• parody

• exaggeration

Which satirical technique is being used?

Using the same style as the Pepsi logo, the artist shows what will happen if you drink too much soda.

• incongruity

• reversal

• parody

• exaggeration

Which satirical technique is being used?

In this political cartoon about catfishing, a dog has the ability to use a computer.

• incongruity

• reversal

• parody

• exaggeration

Which satirical technique is being used?

To criticize how heavily society relies on vehicles, the artist has a person carrying a car instead of riding in it.

• incongruity

• reversal

• parody

• exaggeration

Which satirical technique is being used?

In Shrek, the hero becomes friends with a donkey who can talk.

• incongruity

• reversal

• parody

• exaggeration