Satire Questions

What does parody aim to achieve in satire?

• To mock and humiliate

• To imitate techniques or styles

• To present the opposite of the normal order

• To enlarge something beyond normal bounds

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following is NOT a feature of satire?

• Exaggeration

• Reversal

• Literal interpretation

• Incongruity

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following is a common goal of satire?

• To praise without criticism

• To provoke thought and reflection

• To provide detailed instructions

• To offer literal explanations

What elements are commonly used in political satire?

• Drama and suspense

• Humour, parody, exaggeration

• Facts and statistics

• Romance and mystery

What is the effect of using humor in political satire?

• It makes the message less clear

• It engages the audience

• It hides the political message

• It makes the topic boring

Which author is known for using satire in "Gulliver's Travels"?

• Mark Twain

• Jonathan Swift

• George Orwell

• J.K. Rowling

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What role do comedians play in satire according to the text?

• They avoid satire.

• They rely on satire in their work.

• They criticize satire.

• They only use satire in movies.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a place where satire is used?

• Literature

• Television

• Music

• The Internet

What is one question you should ask yourself to understand the message behind the satire?

• What is the issue being targeted in the work?

• What type of actor should portray the character?

• What is the concern of the tone of the satire?

• What can we gain from listening to this?

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

What satirical technique is being employed in this satire about the future?

• Exaggeration

• Irony

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6