Satire Check for Understanding

True or False: every piece of writing that is meant to be funny is ALSO a satire

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT part of satire?

• Humor

• Exaggeration

• Truthful representation

• Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

True or false: Weird Al's "I Love Rocky Road" is a satire because it changes the lyrics of the song "I love Rock and Roll"

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

True or false: a satire uses humor to critique something that is wrong with society

• True

• False

How does satire attempt to improve individuals or society?

• By modeling correct thought and behavior
• By ridiculing flaws and follies
• By praising achievements and honors
• By explicitly explaining the difference between right and wrong

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A critically, bitterly ironic statement, intended to cut or criticize its target

• Sarcasm
• Irony
• Satire
• Juxtoposistion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What satirical technique is being employed in this satire about the future?

• Exaggeration

• Irony

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What satirical technique is being employed?

• Exaggeration

• Irony

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What satirical technique is being employed?

• Exaggeration

• Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What satirical technique is being employed?

• Exaggeration

• Irony

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.4