Kurt Vonnegut's Satire Analysis

Which of the following is NOT a reason to provide textual evidence?

• To support your argument

• To clarify your point

• To confuse the reader

• To strengthen your claim

A satire is written with "the intent of correcting, or changing, the subject of the satiric attack." What do you think Vonnegut wants to change about the world?

• Social norms

• Political systems

• Environmental policies

• Technological advancements

Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron" is considered to be a satire because:

• It depicts a society where everyone is forced to be equal.

• It portrays a utopian society with no conflicts.

• It focuses on the benefits of technological advancements.

• It highlights the importance of individuality.

Think about the society in which this story takes place. Why are people given handicaps? In what ways are the handicaps actually harmful or negative to the people?

• To ensure equality, but they limit individual potential.

• To promote competition, but they cause physical harm.

• To encourage creativity, but they lead to confusion.

• To maintain order, but they result in chaos.

Kurt Vonnegut tells this story because he wants our world to become like this one.

• True

• False