PPT-SATIRE A literary manner that blends a critical attitude with humor and wit for the purpose

INVECTIVE If critics simply abuse they are writing INVECTIVE From the mouth of a wit INVECTIVE can be a piercing tool but when delivered from a shallower mind invective invariably is simple abuse. As you watch and listen, write down 3-4 things you notice that characterize the following video and audio clips. iphone. 5. Jon Stewart "Fox News“. George Carlin "Icebox Man“. Weird Al "Amish Paradise". How Comedy, Irony, and Satire Shaped Post 9/11 America. Edited by Ted Gournelos and Viveca Greene. Presented by Kate Olson. Introduction. “There is however, a counternarrative to 9/11 discourse, in which the past decade can be characterized as much by dissent- often in the form of ironic or humorous expression- as by acceptance of simplified notions of good and evil and of amplified state power. From this perspective, far from being an end to anything, 9/11 represents the beginning of a reinvigorated opposition movement to dominant media, industry, political, and economic interests” (Gournelos and Greene 2011, xi). . Today we will be discussing satire and taking notes.. You may take notes on loose paper or leave the paper in your notebook—whatever will help you keep track better.. You will be tested on this material on Monday, May 13.. Dr. Maier. Satire. Definition: A genre that pokes fun at some element of society (or society as a whole) and often uses laughter as a means of correcting vice.. . Horatian versus Juvenalian Satire. Horatian Satire: pokes fun at society through good-natured and playful humor. . Visual text analysis.. What is the target of this satire?. Did it work?. Context matters. To fully understand satire, one must have a clear understanding of the context of the satire and its target.. Introduction to Satire!. (2014. ). Day 1. Satire Notes Packet. Use your packet to take notes about the elements of satire. . You will two . summatives. for this unit:. Elements of Satire Terms, “A Modest Proposal” and speaker/author test. Kravchuk. . Polina. , 6-a. Contents. :. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………...3. Chapter I . Teoretic. ………………………………………………......................4. will you get it? . Satire Defined . One of the oldest forms of literature and one of the most durable. A constructive art that seeks not merely to destroy but to rebuild; aim is to inspire reform. Humor criticism = inspired reform. Aristotle defined comedy as one of two main forms of drama—comedy and tragedy. Most contemporary views see comedy as a form of humorous text. Why are we amused?. Relief theory. Reducing physiological tension caused by the self-censoring of the baser instincts (Freud). What is Satire?. Satire (Noun): . a literary tone used to ridicule or make fun of humans. A text (written or visual) that uses irony or wit to expose or attack human vice, foolishness, or stupidity is satirical. Satire conveys a message and reaches audiences in ways that a straightforward rhetorical argument cannot.. Test name = 2009. 55 questions. For the grade: 100% = 70% on the test (38 correct). 1 . pt. e/c 39 and above. Copy of test for your reference.. Return ALL bubble sheets and tests to front table.. This year’s student average = 72%. --Jonathan Swift. Methods. Madness. Major players. Satire. “A literary manner that blends a critical attitude with humor and wit for the purpose of improving human institutions or humanity.” (Holman). Satire Defined. A literary genre that uses different devices to expose humanity’s vices and foibles, . giving momentum to change or reform. through ridicule.. It is a manner of writing that mixes a critical attitude with wit and humor in an . Test name = 2009. 55 questions. For the grade: 100% = 70% on the test (38 correct). 1 . pt. e/c 39 and above. Copy of test for your reference.. Return ALL bubble sheets and tests to front table.. This year’s student average = 72%.