Purpose of Satire

Scarlet Letter

Definition of satire Purpose of satire Terms of satire Definition of parody Examples of parody You assignment specifications

Stuff you should know

Open I pad to notes Label - “Parody Assignment”

Supplies

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Definition of satire

Examples

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Irony and sarcasm defined

Examples of irony and sarcasm

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Parody defined Examples of parody

Roman Numeral IVMy favorite Seuss book

I. Satire is generally defined as

A. A work that attacks or pokes fun at the folly of human foibles using derision, wit and sarcasm

B. Irony, sarcasm, or wit used to attack or expose folly, vice or stupidity

Defining Satire

Satire is a word used to describe works of

art, including (and especially) literature, which is designed to ridicule and, often, parody.

It is most often recognized in the political sense of making light of genuinely serious problems and issues.

Satire

Satire

Satire (probably) comes from the Latin "satura" meaning "mixed" (literally a "dish of mixed fruits").

Satire

The Roman poet, Horace (1 B.C.) credited as being one of the first satirists to use satire in in poetry.

A prosaic and formal way of writing satire tended to be composed of short verses, quite deliberately attacking situations and people.

Satire

Satire covers many different methods including irony, sarcasm, burlesque, parody, exaggeration, juxtaposition, double entendres.

Satire

It can be directed toward one individual, a whole country or even the world. It is sometimes serious, acting as a protest or to expose, or comical when used to poke fun at something or someone.

Satire Examples

Include: “Weekend Update”

from Saturday Night Live

Satire examples

include The Daily Show

Satire examples

include the movie Scary

Movie

Satire examples

include the movies of Austin

Powers

Satire examples

include most political

cartoons in newspapers and magazines

Dr. Seuss actually published many political cartoons protesting Nazi Germany

Satire examples

include the songs of Weird Al

Yankovic

The Simpsons then satirzed Weird Al Yankovich

Satire

Satire examples found in examples of irony, parody, and sarcasm.

Terms of SatireII Irony

In irony, words are used to show the opposite of the actual meaning.

Types of irony Verbal irony - where

what you mean to say is different from the words you use

Situational irony - compares what is expected to happen with what actually does happen

Dramatic irony - uses a narrative to give the audience more information about the story than the character knows

Examples can be

found in Verbal Irony – see if

you can hear any examples

9:27-10:31

Examples can be

found in As you listen to the

next scene can you find examples of sarcasm

10:30 -13:00

Examples can be

found in Parody Scene 8

As you watch how do he parents appear to be like real parents, but they are exaggerated so that you cannot take them seriously

A parody is also called a spoof,

and is used to make fun or mock someone or something by imitating them in a funny or satirical way.

What is Parody?

Parody

Parody is found in literature, movies, and song.  

Parody

A good example or a parody is the song “Girls Just Want to Have Lunch” by Weird Al Yankovic, which is a parody of the song

“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper.

Parody

Some girls like to buy new shoes

And others like drivin' trucks and wearing tattoos

There's only one thing that they all like a bunch

Oh, girls, they want to have lunch... 

I know how to keep a woman satisfied

When I whip out my Diner's Card their eyes get so wide

They're always in the mood for something to munch

Oh, girls, they want to have lunch...

Parody

God, bless my underwear

My only pair,Stan beside them,And guide them,As they sit in a heap by

the chair

Parody

From the washer,To the clothesline,To my dresser drawer,To my rear!

Parody

God, bless my underwear,

My only pair.God, bless my

underwear,Or I’ll be bare.

Parody and you

a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of

literature or writing

a burlesque imitation of a musical composition

Parody and you

any humorous, satirical, 

or burlesque imitation, as of a person, event, etc.

Parody and you

to imitate (a composition, author, etc.) for purposes of ridicule or satire

Parody and you

You may have noticed a number of Dr. Seuss Parodies?

Why do you think cartoonist, writers and film satirists have used the Seuss for parody?

Traits of Parody

What are some traits you could imitate about the writing?

Did you know that Dr. Seuss designed numerous political cartoons decrying Hitler and the Nazi regime?

Traits of Parody

What are some traits you notice about the graphic?

Your Mission

Remember that satire is implicitly constructive, and the satirists themselves often depict themselves as such constructive critics – they are using humor to get people to change

The AssignmentThird Period

You may work with group members of your choice

You must find a team of four or five members

You must decide on your teams by our next class session

Fourth Period You may work with

group members of your choice

You may have between five and six members in your team

You must decide on your teams by our next class session

Your Assignment

Using any Dr. Seuss story that works for you, you will make your own Seuss-style parody.

Your parody will be based on two chapters from The Scarlet Letter.

You must have a copy of the original Seuss work

Your assignment

Carefully read the chapters and present in Seuss-style format of your choice.

Be sure to capture the real message of the work as well as the appearance of Seuss

Your assignment

Members will be assigned a job

Three rubrics will be used to assess this parody presentation

Your assignment

Limited class time will be allotted for this project. Therefore, choose and plan your group presentation wisely.

The future

Tomorrow you will have your first meeting date and you will then sign up your groups, chapters and presentation dates.

Exit

How did it get so late so soon?It’s night before it’s afternoon.December is here before it’s June.My goodness how the time has flewn.How did it get so late so soon?~Dr. Seuss

So check the front pagePut your name not your ageBe sure you have oneHand it in when your doneSet it on the tableI know you are ableI can’t give you moreThan a participation score!

Mrs. Springstead