Jonathan Swift is known as one of the world’s greatest authors of satire. Today you will embark upon an adventure unlike any other and explore the world of satirical literature.
Before you begin your journey, it is important to understand what exactly satire is all about.
I. What is satire?
Go to this Literary Terms page and find the entry for satire to answer the following questions in a separate Word document:
A. What is the definition of satire?
B. What is the purpose of satire?
A. Choose one example from each of the categories of listed below to listen to, read, and watch. (You should have a total of three(3) examples when you are finished.
B. Copy and paste the below questions three (3) times intothe same Word document you started above. Use this as a template for each of your choices in part A. When you have finished, print your paper and turn it in to Mr. Shelby.
1. What topics/issues are being satirized? Is parody (spoof) used?
2. Write and/or copy at least TWO specific words/phrases/images that stand out to you as being particularly satirical. (For example, is there a use of oxymoron (contradictory terms like ‘jumbo shrimp’) or hyperbole (overstated exaggeration like “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!”) that stands out to you?)
3. What is the overall meaning? What theme/idea is the author trying to depict?
(Reference: http://sites.google.com/site/satirewebquestds/home/task)
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