Satire Assessment

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What is overstatement?

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Exaggeration; making something seem more important than it really is.

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What does reversal mean in satire?

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To present the opposite of normal order (order of events, hierarchical order, etc).

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What is understatement?

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The opposite of exaggeration; a statement that expresses a fact too weakly or less emphatically than it should.

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Define satire.

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A manner of writing that mixes criticism with wit and humor in an effort to point out flaws and/or improve humanity.

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What is exaggeration in the context of satire?

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To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so that it becomes ridiculous and its faults can be seen.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is parody?

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A humorous or satirical imitation of a particular writer, artist, or genre.

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What is irony?

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A literary technique where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

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What is situational irony?

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A situation where the outcome is significantly different from what was expected.

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What is the purpose of satire?

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To criticize and expose the flaws in society, individuals, or institutions through humor.