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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.
What does satire want you to look at?
A broader topic
What are the techniques used in satire?
Irony, puns, sarcasm, hyperboles
What is parody?
An imitation of the style of a particular thing (writer, artist, genre, etc) with exaggeration for comic effect.
What does parody want you to look at?
something more specific
Is an SNL clip of Donald Trump parody or satire?
Parody, because it is specific.
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.