Parody/Satire Review
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What is the main purpose of satire?
To point out issues in a subject, with the hope of exposing faults and causing change.
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What does satire want you to look at?
A broader topic
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What are the techniques used in satire?
Irony, puns, sarcasm, hyperboles
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What is parody?
An imitation of the style of a particular thing (writer, artist, genre, etc) with exaggeration for comic effect.
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What does parody want you to look at?
something more specific
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Is an SNL clip of Donald Trump parody or satire?
Parody, because it is specific.
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Is the essay ‘A Modest Proposal’ satire or parody?
Satire because it is broad and aims to bring to light the issues surrounding Irish politics.
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