The document discusses the definition and purpose of satire. It defines satire as ridiculing or making fun of human vices, mistakes, or foolish behavior using humor, exaggeration or irony to criticize society and potentially encourage positive change. It prompts brainstorming modern examples of satire and analyzing how selected examples fit the definition through ridiculing aspects of society.

1. Satire
 Holds up human vice or folly for ridicule
or scorn
 Makes fun of human mistakes and bad habits
 Uses wit, humor, exaggeration, parody and
sarcasm to make a point
 Makes fun of bad parts of society
 Tries to shame society into changing
 Often prophetic (predicts future mistakes
or stupidity)

2. Brainstorming
 Think about the definition of satire. What
might be some modern examples of this type
of literary expression? Let’s agree on
three as a class.
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3. Modern Examples of Satire
How do these examples fit into the category
of satire?
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4. Sample Analysis
 Look at the provided examples and then
explain how each reflects satire. Use the
terms provided for you in the satire
definition.

5. Sample Analysis
 Sample 1- Penny Arcade
 Sample 2- The Onion’s Dominoes Pizza
 Sample 3- The Onion’s Barking Dog
 Sample 4- The Butter Battle
 Sample 5- The Onion’s Disney Geneticists