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Satire. A literary mode based on the criticism of people through ridicule. Characteristics. Concerned with ethical reform and attacks corruption Makes vice laughable NOT A SERMON!!! Attacks general types not specific people: The fool, the clown, the proud, the vain
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Satire A literary mode based on the criticism of people through ridicule
Characteristics • Concerned with ethical reform and attacks corruption • Makes vice laughable • NOT A SERMON!!! • Attacks general types not specific people: • The fool, the clown, the proud, the vain • If it attacks a person by name, its goal is to prevent our approval of that person • Satire uses extremes to make its audience aware of spiritual and ethical dangers
The Devices of Satire • Satire – Act of ridiculing human vices and follies • Mockery – subject of laughter, scorn, or ridicule • Parody – Mocking imitation of a known person, literary work, movie, or event • Sarcasm – Using praise to personally mock someone
Examples from Simpsons • Satire *Mockery • Parody *Sarcasm