Satirical Devices Quiz
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term describes a composition that imitates the serious manner and features of a specific work or its maker, applying the imitation to a comically inappropriate subject?
Travesty
Parody
Sarcasm
Juxtaposition
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which technique in satire involves presenting things that are out of place or absurd, often by placing them side by side?
Reversal
Hyperbole
Malapropism
Incongruity
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When a satirist uses a political cartoon to give a candidate a comically small head to minimize their perceived intelligence, which technique is being used?
Downplay/understatement
Exaggeration
Sarcasm
Invective
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a comedy film, a character says, 'Oh, what a lovely day!' while a hurricane rages outside. This is an example of which type of irony?
Dramatic irony
Situational irony
Verbal irony
Juxtaposition
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A speaker says, 'I have a million things to do today.' Which satirical device are they using?
Pun
Hyperbole
Sarcasm
Malapropism
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the satirical device of presenting the opposite of the normal order, such as a child acting more responsible than their parent?
Antithesis
Reversal
Incongruity
Juxtaposition
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which satirical tone is described as stating the opposite of an intended meaning in order to mock or jest?
Farce
Invective
Sarcasm
Hyperbole
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
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