A Variety Of Media

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to deepen the understanding of satire as a literary genre. It begins by asking students to identify the primary characteristic of a satire, which typically involves the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize and expose the follies and vices of society. The second question challenges students to discern which elements are not typically associated with satire from a given list, which includes concepts like catharsis and realism that don’t necessarily align with the satirical technique.

The third part of the worksheet invites students to think about the various media through which satire can be expressed, including literature, film, and newspapers, by asking them to circle all applicable mediums. Finally, students are prompted to summarize a satirical work they have encountered, and explain the reasoning behind their classification of the work as satire. This could involve discussing the presence of satirical elements like parody, mockery, or social critique within the work. Overall, the worksheet serves as a tool to encourage critical thinking and analysis of satire in various forms of media.