Understanding Satire and Its Techniques

These flashcards cover key concepts and definitions related to satire and its various techniques as discussed in the lecture.

Satire

A literary technique used to mock, criticize, or expose flaws in human behavior, society, institutions, or politics, usually to provoke change or entertain.

Horatian Satire

A type of satire that is light, humorous, and clever, aimed at entertaining and gently correcting behavior.

Juvenalian Satire

A bitter, harsh, and serious type of satire that attacks and exposes corruption or injustice.

Menippean Satire

An intellectual and varied type of satire that critiques beliefs or worldviews.

Irony

The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, often for humorous or emphatic effect.

Exaggeration (Hyperbole)

A technique involving overstating something to make a point.

Understatement

A technique that downplays something important, often to emphasize its significance.

Parody

A comedic imitation of a style or work for humorous effect.

Incongruity

A technique that presents things that are absurd or out of place.

Juxtaposition

The placement of two unlike things side-by-side to highlight their contrast.

Sarcasm

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Ridicule

Making something seem laughable or absurd in order to criticize it.