PPT-Humor and Satire What is Satire?

Satire Noun A literary manner which combines humor with criticism for the purpose of instruction or the improvement of humanity Modern Satirists Early Western Satirists Jonathan Swift 16671745 . an introduction to humor in literature. a. nd in our lives. We hear the word ‘humor’ all the time…. But what does it mean?. According to the Random House Dictionary, humor is defined as . a comic, absurd, or incongruous quality causing . 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. Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift, Joseph Addison. and Richard Steele, and Mary Wollstonecraft. Wit. noun. . : an ability to say or write things that are clever and usually funny. . a person who is known for making clever and funny . Because funny stuff is funny stuff. The Anatomy of Satire. “‘Tis the intent and business of the stage, To copy out the follies of the age, . To hold to every man a faithful glass, . And show him of what species he’s an ass”. 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. 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). 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.. 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. “Word Crimes” by Weird Al. As we listen to “Word Crimes”:. Identify elements of satire. . Record examples in your notes.. Think about the singer’s purpose.. What is Weird Al suggesting about peoples’ adherence to and knowledge of grammar?. 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 .