Satire

What is situational irony?

• A situation where the outcome is as expected.

• A contrast between appearance and reality where the outcome is opposite to what is expected.

• A type of irony that involves a character's thoughts and feelings.

• A situation that is humorous and light-hearted.

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How does satire use humor?

• Satire uses humor to entertain without any deeper meaning.

• Satire uses humor as a tool to engage the audience while delivering critical messages about societal issues.

• Satire uses humor to avoid discussing serious topics.

• Satire uses humor to confuse the audience about the real issues.

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What is the effect of satire on society?

• It has no effect on society.

• It can raise awareness of social issues, provoke thought, and inspire change.

• It only serves to entertain without any deeper meaning.

• It creates division and conflict among different groups.

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What is caricature in satire?

• A humorous drawing that depicts a person in a realistic manner.

• An exaggerated portrayal of a person or thing, often used in satire to highlight specific traits or flaws.

• A type of satire that focuses on political issues.

• A form of art that represents people in a three-dimensional way.

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What is the role of ridicule in satire?

• To entertain without any deeper meaning.

• To highlight and mock the flaws and follies of individuals or society, encouraging reflection and change.

• To promote a specific political agenda.

• To create confusion and misunderstanding among the audience.

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What is the significance of irony in satire?

• It serves to confuse the audience and detract from the message.

• It creates a contrast between expectations and reality, enhancing the critique and humor.

• It is used to make the satire more serious and straightforward.

• It has no real significance in the context of satire.

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What is the difference between satire and parody?

• Satire aims to imitate and mock another work or style, while parody aims to criticize and provoke change.

• Satire aims to criticize and provoke change, while parody primarily imitates and mocks another work or style without necessarily aiming for social critique.

• Satire and parody are essentially the same, both aiming to entertain without any critical intent.

• Satire is a form of literature that only targets political issues, while parody can target any subject matter.

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Is satire limited to literature?

• Yes, satire is only found in literature.

• No, satire is not limited to literature; it can be found in various forms of art, media, and everyday life.

• Satire is primarily a form of poetry.

• Satire is only effective in written works.

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What does parody refer to in satire?

• A strategy of satire that involves imitating another’s technique or style, often to mock or comment on the original work.

• A form of satire that uses exaggeration to highlight flaws in a subject.

• A technique that involves presenting a serious subject in a humorous way without imitation.

• A method of satire that focuses on serious critique without humor.

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What is satire?

• A form of poetry that expresses deep emotions.

• A literary technique that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize or mock individuals, society, or institutions, often with the intent of promoting change.

• A genre of fiction that focuses on romantic relationships.

• A method of storytelling that emphasizes factual accuracy and realism.

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