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Satire's Targets: Identifying the Common Victims of Ridicule

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Which of the following is a common target of satire?

  1. Politicians

  2. Celebrities

  3. The wealthy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Satire often targets those in positions of power or influence, as well as those who are seen as wealthy or privileged.

What is the purpose of satire?

  1. To entertain

  2. To inform

  3. To persuade

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Satire can be used to entertain, inform, and persuade. It can also be used to criticize or ridicule individuals, groups, or institutions.

Which of the following is an example of a satirical work?

  1. Animal Farm

  2. The Onion

  3. South Park

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Animal Farm, The Onion, and South Park are all examples of satirical works that use humor and exaggeration to criticize or ridicule individuals, groups, or institutions.

What is the difference between satire and parody?

  1. Satire is more serious than parody

  2. Parody is more serious than satire

  3. Satire is more critical than parody

  4. Parody is more critical than satire


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Satire is typically more critical and uses humor to ridicule or criticize individuals, groups, or institutions, while parody is more lighthearted and uses humor to imitate or poke fun at a particular work of art or genre.

Which of the following is a common technique used in satire?

  1. Exaggeration

  2. Irony

  3. Sarcasm

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Satire often uses exaggeration, irony, and sarcasm to create a humorous and critical effect.

What is the role of the audience in satire?

  1. To laugh at the satire

  2. To think critically about the satire

  3. To agree with the satire

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The audience of a satire is expected to laugh at the humor, think critically about the message, and agree or disagree with the satire's point of view.

Which of the following is a common target of political satire?

  1. Politicians

  2. Celebrities

  3. The wealthy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political satire often targets politicians and their policies, as well as the political system itself.

What is the purpose of political satire?

  1. To entertain

  2. To inform

  3. To persuade

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political satire can be used to entertain, inform, and persuade. It can also be used to criticize or ridicule politicians, political parties, and the political system.

Which of the following is an example of a political satire?

  1. The Daily Show

  2. The Colbert Report

  3. Saturday Night Live

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, and Saturday Night Live are all examples of political satire that use humor and exaggeration to criticize or ridicule politicians, political parties, and the political system.

What is the difference between political satire and political commentary?

  1. Political satire is more serious than political commentary

  2. Political commentary is more serious than political satire

  3. Political satire is more critical than political commentary

  4. Political commentary is more critical than political satire


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political satire is typically more critical and uses humor to ridicule or criticize politicians, political parties, and the political system, while political commentary is more straightforward and provides analysis and opinions on political issues.

Which of the following is a common technique used in political satire?

  1. Exaggeration

  2. Irony

  3. Sarcasm

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political satire often uses exaggeration, irony, and sarcasm to create a humorous and critical effect.

What is the role of the audience in political satire?

  1. To laugh at the satire

  2. To think critically about the satire

  3. To agree with the satire

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The audience of a political satire is expected to laugh at the humor, think critically about the message, and agree or disagree with the satire's point of view.

Which of the following is a common target of social satire?

  1. Social norms

  2. Social institutions

  3. Social values

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social satire often targets social norms, institutions, and values, as well as the behavior and attitudes of individuals within a society.

What is the purpose of social satire?

  1. To entertain

  2. To inform

  3. To persuade

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social satire can be used to entertain, inform, and persuade. It can also be used to criticize or ridicule social norms, institutions, values, and the behavior and attitudes of individuals within a society.

Which of the following is an example of a social satire?

  1. The Simpsons

  2. Family Guy

  3. South Park

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Simpsons, Family Guy, and South Park are all examples of social satire that use humor and exaggeration to criticize or ridicule social norms, institutions, values, and the behavior and attitudes of individuals within a society.

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