Crafting Effective Satire

What is the primary difference between irony and sarcasm?

• Irony is always humorous, while sarcasm is not.

• Irony involves exaggeration, sarcasm does not.

• Sarcasm is harsher and more contemptuous than irony.

• Sarcasm is used to praise, irony to criticize.

What is satire primarily used for?

• To entertain without any deeper meaning.

• To provide a historical account of events.

• To offer straightforward praise of its subject.

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

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

• The benefits of staying home during holidays.

• The efficiency of modern travel.

• The excitement of meeting new people.

• 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.

• It praises the English for their treatment of the Irish.

• It is a factual account of Irish history.

• It sincerely proposes a solution to poverty.

Why should satire not be too vicious or mean?

• Because it could be mistaken for genuine advice.

• Because it can only be about light-hearted topics.

• Because it loses its humor and becomes offensive.

• Because it is illegal in many countries.

What is an essential element of satire?

• Direct criticism

• Literal interpretation

• Sincere admiration

• Hyperbole

Which of the following is NOT a suggested topic for satire?

• Personal electronics

• Celebrities

• Natural disasters

• Reality TV

What is the purpose of hyperbole in satire?

• To offer a solution to the problem

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To exaggerate faults as if they were positive

• To confuse the reader

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

• Because they are not real people

• Because they have consented to be criticized

• Because their actions have a public impact

• Because they are immune to defamation

What is NOT a characteristic of effective satire?

• It uses humor to convey criticism.

• It exaggerates to make a point.

• It is unduly harsh and personal.

• It employs irony and sarcasm.