ENGL 109H Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Rhetoric, Litotes, Hyperbole
29 Mar 2017
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A poem or a novel, film or other work of art which uses humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize prevailing immorality or foolishness especially as a form of social or political commentary. Satire is like sarcasm but for the purpose of social change. Mock a vice, commonly held belief, or action. A particular rhetor usually speaking or writing to an audience that shares one of or more of his or her ideologies. Uses irony, hyperbole and often reframes issues to demonstrate flaws in other"s logic. Exposes flaws in particular person, policy or belief in order to swat opinion. A popular medium of expression in contemporary postmodern society. Ultimately, satire is a form of argumentation that uses humor as a device to garner views. An understatement often using negation it"s not bad , to something very serious. A play on words, often emphasizing a word"s double meaning. Making fun of something using a similar situation, theme or tone.
