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". 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.. 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 . Or, the same in the other.. Satire again…. Satire is a . literary style. .. It is . persuasive. by nature. . It mocks individuals, institutions, societies, and events. . It is meant to influence how a person thinks, feels, and acts. . 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. 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). which blends humor with criticism for the purpose of instruction or the improvement of humanity. Use . &. . Purpose of Satire. All satire is . criticism. To reform, persuade and . convince. To . 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 (1667-1745): . --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 .