satire quest terms

satire

A work that ridiculous its subject in order to make a comment or criticism about it.

hyperbole (exaggeration)

an enlarged or increased representation of something beyond normal bounds to the point where it looks ridiculous and its faults can be clearly seen

juxaposition

intentionally putting two ill-fitting or opposite elements together to emphasize their differences

incongruity

presenting something as out of place or absurd in relation to its surroundings

reversal

presenting the opposite of the normal order (i.e. the order of events, hierarchical order, order of importance)

parody

to imitate the techniques or style of a person, place, or thing

understatement

expressing an idea with less emphasis or less emotion than is the actual case (the opposite of hyperbole)

caricature

the exaggeration of a certain person’s or type of person’s traits

dramatic irony

when the audience or reader knows more than a character

situational irony

when the opposite of what is expected happens

verbal irony

implying the opposite of what is said

sarcasm

when a speaker says the opposite of what is meant to make a point or belittle something; biting humor at someone else’s expense – sarcasm is intentional while other forms of verbal irony can happen spontaneously

double entendre/pun

use of phrasing or words that have a double meaning, and the second is usually understood

cliche

overused, overexposed phrases, plots, characters, situations

slapstick

a boisterous form of comedy marked by chases, collisions, and crude practical jokes – it is physical, silly, and “cheap laugh” comedy

anachronism

an object or person that appears outside of its designated time period

allusion

a reference to something in literature, mythology, or pop culture which is assumed to be automatically understood

high comedy

humor that appeals to thought or intellect – it is subtle, witty and often pokes fun at society or social norms – which would likely make a reader grin or chuckle rather than laugh audibly

low comedy

humor that utilizes farce, slapstick, and physical comedy – it requires little thought on the audience’s part and is funny in an obvious way – or “laugh out loud” comedy

horation

Voice is tolerant, amused, and witty. Speaker gently or subtly ridicules the faults of human beings, aiming at producing smiles and laughs rather than anger

juvenalian

Angry sartre, it is formal and speakers often attack humankind's faults with contempt and indignation. Harsh in realism and is meant to produce thought, anger, and scorn among readers.