PPT-An Introduction to Satire

English 10 British Literature Mr Ambrose amp Ms Stevens Featuring Shrek The Tick Monty Python and the Onion What is satire Satire A literary work that ridicules its subject in order to make a comment or criticism about it. Catch-22. "They're trying to kill me," Yossarian told him calmly.. "No one's trying to kill you," Clevinger cried.. "Then why are they shooting at me?" Yossarian asked.. "They're shooting at . everyone. Remember that . The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn. is a satire of slavery. This means that it is ridiculing slavery through mockery, parody, sarcasm, or through other satirical devices.. Defined. Satire is a genre of literature, and sometimes graphic and performing arts, in which vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming individuals, corporations, government or society itself, into improvement. Although satire is usually meant to be humorous, its greater purpose is often constructive social criticism, using wit as a weapon and as a tool to draw attention to both particular and wider issues in society.. Things you already laugh at but now have to define in a way which will take the fun out of them.. Part one: Satire. Satire is a type of writing that uses humor to expose and ridicule vice and folly..  . Satire is a technique that is used to ridicule people and their institutions in an effort to expose the weaknesses and evils of both human behavior and of society. . What IS Satire?. Satire is a WEAPON. 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”. Satire is a style of rhetoric that exposes vices and foolishness in people and society . Satire generally uses humor, irony, sarcasm, and other techniques to get an emotional reaction from the audience. English 10: British Literature . Mr. . Ambrose & Ms. Stevens. Featuring Shrek, The Tick, Monty Python, and the Onion. What is satire?. Satire: . A literary work that ridicules its subject in order to make a comment or criticism about it.. Quis. . custodiet. . custodes. ?. “But who is to keep guard / Over the guards themselves?” . (Juvenal . Satire. 6 p. 140). Agenda. Discussion?. What would Juvenal say?. Recap and Update. Roman Values: Sexuality and Gender. savage . art of mocking or ridiculing society . to inspire reform. Satire is…. Definition. Satire is an . attack by a satirist that is designed to cause discomfort due to his/her portrayal and evaluation of man. 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): . Quis. . custodiet. . custodes. ?. “But who is to keep guard / Over the guards themselves?” . (Juvenal . Satire. 6 p. 140). Agenda. Discussion?. What would Juvenal say?. Recap and Update. Roman Values: Sexuality and Gender. --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 .