Satirical Element/TechniqueEvidence from the Artic Essays - Fiction

Satirical Element/TechniqueEvidence from the ArticleIs it effective? Why/why not?Irony - language that has two levels of meaning: one is superficial and literal, the other is quite figurative and often the opposite of the intended meaningCaricature - a representation of a person using exaggerated traits, used to highlight their weaknessesParody - a work of literature that mimics another work of literature, usually as a way of criticizing it.Exaggeration - the portrayal of something trivial or unimportant as very important, usually to emphasize its triviality.Diminutization - the portrayal of something perceived as important as something trivial/unimportant to show its unimportance.Incongruity - To present things that are out of place or are absurd in relation to its surroundings.Reversal - to present the opposite of the normal order (i.e. the order of events, hierarchical order).Read Alexandra Petri's article, linked in iTunes U. Working with a partner, identify where she has used a particular technique, and then reflect for yourself on its effectiveness: was she able to convince you of her point? Was her argument clear? Was it persuasive to you?