AP Language Satire Flashcards

8237959710	Persona	the way you present yourself to the world, the character traits that you let show and the way that people will see you. If you are true to yourself	0
8237959711	Hyperbole	exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.	1
8237959712	Wit/Humor	designed to make the audience laugh or feel amused, i.e., the term is used synonymously with humor.	2
8237962146	Parody	an imitation of a writer, artist, subject, or genre in such a way as to make fun of or comment on the original work.	3
8237962147	Irony	the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning	4
8237962148	Juxtaposition	a literary technique in which two or more ideas, places, characters and their actions are placed side by side in a narrative or a poem for the purpose of developing comparisons and contrasts.	5
8237968312	Overgeneralization	draw a conclusion or make a statement about (something) that is more general than is justified by the available evidence.	6
8237968313	Sarcasm	a literary and rhetorical device that is meant to mock, often with satirical or ironic remarks, with a purpose to amuse and hurt someone, or some section of society, simultaneously.	7