How to Write Satire + Figurative Language Review

What is the primary difference between irony and sarcasm?

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  Irony is always humorous, while sarcasm is not.

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  Sarcasm is harsher and more contemptuous than irony.

• Irony involves exaggeration, sarcasm does not.

• Sarcasm is used to praise, irony to criticize.

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What is satire primarily used for?

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  To entertain without any deeper meaning.

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  To offer straightforward praise of its subject.

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  To provide a historical account of events.

• To ridicule or criticize through humor, irony, and sarcasm.

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In the satirical letter example, what is the author pretending to praise?

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  The benefits of staying home during holidays.

• The excitement of meeting new people.

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  The efficiency of modern travel.

• The joy of long car rides to visit relatives.

What makes Jonathan Swift's 'A Modest Proposal' a satire?

• It uses exaggerated humor to highlight the exploitation of the Irish.

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  It is a factual account of Irish history.

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  It praises the English for their treatment of the Irish.

• It sincerely proposes a solution to poverty.

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Why should satire not be too vicious or mean?

• Because it could be mistaken for genuine advice.

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  Because it loses its humor and becomes offensive.

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  Because it can only be about light-hearted topics.

• Because it is illegal in many countries.

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What is the purpose of hyperbole in satire?

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  To offer a solution to the problem

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  To provide a detailed analysis

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  To exaggerate faults as if they were positive

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  To confuse the reader

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Why are public figures considered 'fair game' for satire?

• Because their actions have a public impact

• Because they are not real people

• Because they have consented to be criticized

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  Because they are immune to defamation

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