📚 Part 1: Understanding Satire

1. Define satire in your own words:

2. Circle the main tools used in satirical writing (select all that apply):

Irony

Parody

Exaggeration

Sarcasm

Metaphor

Hyperbole

3. Which Australian satirical program is mentioned in the lesson?

The Project

The Chaser

Q&A

Media Watch

🔍 Part 2: Analysing Satirical Techniques

4. Read the following satirical statement and identify the techniques used:

"Local politician announces groundbreaking plan to solve traffic congestion by adding more cars to the roads, claiming 'If we can't beat them, join them - and bring your friends!'"

a) What satirical technique is primarily used here?

b) What social issue is being critiqued?

c) How does this satire make the issue more memorable or impactful?

5. Match the satirical technique with its definition:

1. Irony

2. Parody

3. Exaggeration

4. Sarcasm

A. Imitating a style to create humour

B. Saying the opposite of what you mean

C. Making something seem bigger than it is

D. Using bitter or cutting remarks

⚖️ Part 3: Ethics and Impact of Satire

6. Fill in the blanks about satirical responsibility:

Satirists have a responsibility to consider the _____________ impact of their work. While satire can effectively _____________ social issues and challenge _____________ perspectives, it can also potentially _____________ or mislead audiences if not used thoughtfully.

7. List three positive effects satire can have on society:

8. When might satirical content cross ethical boundaries? (Select the most appropriate answer)

When it makes people laugh

When it reinforces harmful stereotypes

When it criticises government policies

When it uses exaggeration

9. Explain how satire can influence public opinion: