📚 WALT: Identify and analyse satirical techniques in texts

Success Criteria:

I can identify satirical techniques such as irony, exaggeration, and parody
I can explain the purpose of satirical texts
I can analyse how satirical techniques create meaning

Part 1: Multiple Choice & True/False

1. What is the main purpose of satirical texts?

To entertain readers with funny stories

To criticise society, politics, or human behaviour

To provide factual information

To tell romantic stories

2. Which of these are common satirical techniques? (Select all that apply)

Irony

Exaggeration (hyperbole)

Parody

Metaphor

3. True or False: Satirical texts are always meant to be funny.

True

False

4. Which Australian TV show is an example of political satire?

Neighbours

The Chaser's War on Everything

Home and Away

MasterChef Australia

5. Fill in the blank: _________ is when a writer says one thing but means the opposite.

Answer: ___________________

Part 2: Analysis & Short Answer

6. Read this satirical statement: "Politicians are so honest, they'd sell their own grandmothers for a vote." Identify the satirical technique used and explain its effect.

7. Explain in 2-3 sentences why satirical texts are important in a democratic society.

8. Name one famous satirical text (book, film, or TV show) and briefly describe what it satirises.

9. How does exaggeration work as a satirical technique? Give an example.

10. Complete this sentence: "Satirical texts often use humour to make serious points about ___________________."

Answer: ___________________________________________________

Part 3: Extended Response

11. Choose ONE satirical technique (irony, exaggeration, or parody). Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) explaining how this technique can be used to criticise social media culture.

12. Extension Activity: Create your own satirical statement about school life using irony. Then explain why your statement is effective satire.