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To: Lucky9teen

Does it count as satire if the majority of DU is saying the same thing?


7 posted on 03/06/2007 11:53:26 AM PST by Democratshavenobrains
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To: Democratshavenobrains

Satire usually has a very definite target which may be a person or group of people, an idea or attitude, an institution or a social practice. In any case the target is held up to a ridicule that is often quite merciless, and sometimes very angry; ideally in the hope of shaming it into reform. A very common, almost defining feature of satire is a strong vein of irony or sarcasm, in fact satirical writing or drama very often professes to approve values that are the diametric opposite of what the writer actually wishes to promote. Parody, burlesque, exaggeration and double entendre are all devices frequently used in satirical speech and writing – but it is strictly a misuse of the word to describe as "satire" works without an ironic (or sarcastic) undercurrent of mock-approval, and an element at least of anger.


9 posted on 03/06/2007 12:06:01 PM PST by Lucky9teen (All might be free if they valued freedom, and defended it as they should. - Samual Adams)
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