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His Master’s Voice
What is satire?
Mocking a person or institution to bring about change.
How is satire created?
Hyperbole: To over exaggerate something
so that it becomes ridiculous and its faults can be seen.
Parody: To imitate the technique of
some person, place, or thing.
Explain how Ray Bradbury’s story “The Pedestrian” could be considered satire.
Irony
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
Dramatic Irony
1. What is being satirized here?2. Name three techniques that create the
satire here.3. Do you agree or disagree with the
cartoonist’s opinion?
What is Shel Silverstein criticizing in his poem?
What techniques does he use to create the satire?
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