What should I write a satire about?
If you are interested in writing satire, here are some writing prompts to give you inspiration:
- Create a funny escapist fantasy.
- Write an apology for your roommate’s behavior.
- Write an article for a conservative magazine.
- Take damage control to the extreme.
- Write a funny takedown post about a political candidate.
What are some modern examples of satire?
15 More Satire Examples
- The Simpsons (1989 onwards)
- South Park (1997 onwards)
- Dr. Strangelove (1964)
- Fight Club (1999)
- The Cabin In The Woods (2012)
- Gulliver’s Travels (Jonathan Swift, 1726)
- Brave New World (Aldous Huxley, 1932)
- Animal Farm (George Orwell, 1945)
How do you write a satire project?
SATIRE PROJECT
- Brainstorm a social issue which piques your interest.
- Try to think of something that poses a genuine problem, even if it seems more specific to certain groups.
- Avoid typical “teen” issues and look at the larger scope of society.
- Propose a “modest” solution that is satirical in nature.
How do you start a satire story?
How to Write a Satirical Essay
- Choose a topic. Look for subject matter that is already ironic or ridiculous.
- Use hyperbole to make your point. Hyperbole is a literary device that exaggerates facts.
- Use irony to present your ideas.
- Aim for humor in your satirical essays.
What techniques are used in satire?
Particular techniques include oxymoron, metaphor, and irony. Parody To imitate the techniques and/or style of some person, place, or thing in order to ridicule the original. For parody to be successful, the reader must know the original text that is being ridiculed.
What makes a good satire?
Satire is both a genre and a literary device that holds human nature up to criticism and scorn. It is often political in focus but does not have to be. In literature, writers use irony, humor, and exaggeration to create successful satire.