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?