Satire
Definition:
The use of satire in literature refers to the practice of making fun of a human weakness or character flaw. The use of satire is often inclusive of a need or decision of correcting or bettering the character that is on the receiving end of the satire. In general, even though satire might be humorous and may “make fun”, its purpose is not to entertain and amuse but actually to derive a reaction of contempt from the reader.
Example:
The best example of satire in modern popculture is the TV series Southpark that uses satire as it primary medium for drawing attention the flaws in society, especially American society at present. The scripts and writing for the show are an excellent example of satire in written form.
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You cant give an example of a satire in a single sentence ... It Isnt like explaining what a metaphore, simile or hyperbole are... It is more like when you want to know what science fiction is. If you wanted an example i would name you a movie, book, etc as an example ..
In a satire the vices of society are ridiculized with the purpose of making an improvement in society. To achieve this the writer uses irony, exaggerations, sarcasm among others... .
Contemporary Authors in english literature would be Aldous Huxley (Brave New World) or George Orwell (Animal Farm). I recommend you to read them, or search for a summary so that you understand.
c'mon guys. do your own research-- the explanation of satire and the numerous examples by other commentors should be good enough as a starting point.
He means a single sentence example of satire, not a reference to something that has satire in it, a sentence or quote in which satire is demonstrated. I need it too.
A LITERARY EXAMPLE OF SATIRE IS JONATHAN SWIFT'S A MODEST PROPOSAL. HE USES SATIRE THROUGH OUT THE WHOLE POEM OR SHORT STORY. HE SAYS LET US EAT THE CHILDREN. HE DOES THIS TO POINT OUT POVERTY AS A MAJOR PROBLEM IN THE COUNTRY. GOOGLE THE POEM ITS AN AWESOME EXAMPLE.
My teacher had me read it for my AP language class and at first i thought it was appalling why anyone would want to eat children then i realized he was not serious! Great example for Satire.
I need the example for SATIRE not simile so please help me
Weird Al Yankovic
"Weekend Update" on SNL
Austin Powers
Scary Movie (the movie, and not the theme)
Family Guy
i seriously need an example of satire...not an argument just saying
the example says "for a simile". not "for a satire"
the purpose of the example was to show to use a sentence for an example,
it wasnt trying to make a satire example.
It would've been better if they used a sentence for an example. (like for example simile- "As alike two peas in a pod.")
Pay attention to the words before, not just what's in quotes. He was giving an example of an example.
On the subject of carrots, it would be better as "alike as two carrots in a pod" making fun of that particular simile and the people being described.
please, explain to the rest of the literary community how in the world you came to the conclusion that " As alike as two peas in a pod" is a better example of satire then South Park, or how that phrase is an example of satire at all.
like for example simile- "As alike two peas in a pod.")
I agree the post is confusing but you should atleast read all of it.
Or maybe you could just watch southpark with the rest of the culture, that is pop.
I'm pretty sure that doesn't apply.
Yes, I believe that, "They are like peas and carrots", is a better example.
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