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| 6763566487 | satire | A literary technique in which human vices, groups, institutions, beliefs, etc. are ridiculed or criticized. | 0 | |
| 6763569562 | burlesque | derives its humor from exaggerated imitation of a more serious work or a parody that ridicules a serious literary work by treating its solemn subject in an undignified style | 1 | |
| 6763578289 | monologue | The satirist usually is speaking behind a thinly veiled mask. He states his view of a problem, cites examples, and endeavors to impose his views on the reader/listener. | 2 | |
| 6763582499 | parody | The satirist takes an existing work and makes it look ridiculous; not simply imitation; must wound the original: point out faults, emphasize weaknesses | 3 | |
| 6763592102 | narrative | Here the author does not appear. The novel speaks for itself. Satire must be interpreted more closely on the part of the reader. | 4 | |
| 6763599001 | invective | harsh abusive language | 5 | |
| 6763601341 | irony | A contrast between expectation and reality | 6 | |
| 6763605646 | caricature | An exaggerated representation of a character; a cartoon-like portrait in art or literature Increases weaknesses, frailties, or humorous aspects of an individual or group. | 7 | |
| 6763619991 | absurdum | An argument whereby one seeks to prove one's position by pointing out the absurdity or foolishness of an opponent's position. | 8 | |
| 6763623387 | juxtaposition | Placement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts | 9 | |
| 6763625280 | incongruity | To present things that are out of place or are absurd in relation to its surroundings | 10 | |
| 6801436444 | necessary ingredients for satire | humor, criticism, moral voice | 11 |
