Satire Scavenger Hunt Part I: Logical fallacies Learning Target: I understand how writers use logical fallacies to help persuade the audience. Directions: Answer the questions using complete sentences (if you want credit). Prepare for a quiz on these. Perhaps make flashcards! 1. 2. What is a “fallacy”? Fill out the following chart: Fallacy False Dilemma Straw Man Non sequitur Ad hominem Red Herring Hasty Generalization Ad Misericordiam Ad Baculum Argument from outrage Slippery Slope Definition Example Post Hoc Ad Populum 3. Why are fallacies so common in political discussions? Which ones do you think 4. 5. 6. 7. are most common? Why is this? Why do you think fallacies are so powerful and so dangerous? Why might you choose to use a fallacy—or rhetorical slanted language—in a letter or speech? What are the pros and cons of using logical fallacies? Why do you need to consider your audience before you decide to use slanted language or logical fallacies? Explain. Part II: All about satire Learning Target: I understand what satire is, including characteristics of satire and how it they are an effective method of persuasion. Directions: Answer all the questions using complete sentences (if you want credit). Again, you may want to put some of these definitions on flashcards, there will be a big quiz over this packet! 1. What is the definition of “satire”? 2. What is the difference between Horatian and Juvenalian satire? 3. Define the following characteristics of satire: a. Litotes: b. Caricature: c. Irony: d. Hyperbole: e. Sarcasm: f. Wit: g. Ridicule: h. Parody: i. Invective: 4. Using Google, your book, or peer discussions, what are FIVE examples of satire in pop culture? 5. Thinking about these examples, pick one or two and discuss how do they use the characteristics of satire to effectively “expose humanity’s problems” or beg for reevaluation and reform? 6. List your top five favorite parodies ever. Whether it is a song, movie, etc., explain why each one appeals to you.