Satirical Devices Flashcard

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What is a Farce?

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A type of low comedy that uses hyperbole and is silly and lighthearted.

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What is a Parody?

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A composition that imitates the serious manner and features of a specific work or its maker, applying the imitation to a comically inappropriate subject.

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What is Downplay/Understatement in satire?

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A technique where a satirist minimizes a subject to diminish its importance, such as giving a candidate a comically small head in a cartoon.

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What does Reversal mean in satire?

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The satirical device of presenting the opposite of the normal order, such as a child acting more responsible than their parent.

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What is a Pun?

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A form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis or humor.

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What is Malapropism?

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The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar, often leading to a humorous effect.

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What is Sarcasm?

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The use of irony to mock or convey contempt, often through a tone that suggests the opposite of what is said.

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What is Juxtaposition in satire?

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The placement of two or more ideas, characters, or settings side by side to highlight their differences or create contrast.

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What is Incongruity?

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A satirical device that highlights the absurdity of a situation by presenting elements that are out of place or inconsistent.