Types of Satire

Parody

________ mimics a familiar style or concept, usually by placing it in a new context or giving it a ridiculous subject.

satire aims

Whereas ________ to inspire action or change, parody is used primarily for comedic effect.

shortcomings of individuals

In literature, satire is a genre that employs humor and irony to criticize the stupidity and ________ or groups of people.

Horatian Satire

Through light-hearted (and often self-deprecating) humor, Horatian satirists address issues that they view more as follies, rather than evil.

Juvenalian Satire

Juvenalian satirists don’t just see their subject’s actions as wrong or silly, but as evil. Their style, then, contains less traditional humor and more sarcasm and strong irony.

Menippean Satire

Though not as harsh as Juvenalian satire, Menippean satirists often target what they see as harmful attitudes, such as racism, sexism, or just plain arrogance.