There are many vehicles contemporary satirists use: Art; music; poetry; prose; film; television; cartoons...
Satire also involves the use of several techniques.
The following is a sample of those techniques.
Satire also involves the use of several techniques.
The following is a sample of those techniques.
The attached file contains a list / definitions of some techniques, accompanied with examples and exercises. |
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Okay, don't be concerned if you are finding it a little difficult to grasp the concept behind the techniques. Familiarity will help; open the attached file. It contains a number of satirical cartoons. The technique for each is identified and is accompanied with an explanation. |
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The second attachment has a number of cartoons which focus upon techniques as above. Provide an explanation for each. If you wish you can replace an image to one of your choosing. The first attachment is a guide as to how images can be deconstructed. |
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A detailed explanation surrounding satire's purpose and methodology. |
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The dangers of satire. |
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Should satire only focus upon the rich and powerful?