To solve this matching problem, we need to look at the definition of each literary term used in satire and match it to the correct description. Let's go through them one by one.
1.
"to present the opposite of the normal order..."
* When you reverse the usual order of things, that is called a
Reversal.
* Match:
D
2.
"to enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds"
* This describes making something seem much bigger or more extreme than it really is. In literature, this specific type of exaggeration for effect is called
Hyperbole.
* Match:
B
3.
"to imitate the techniques and/or style of some person, place, or thing"
* Imitating a specific style usually to make fun of it is known as
Parody.
* Match:
E
4.
"a contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs."
* This is the classic definition of
Situational Irony. It’s when the situation turns out differently than you thought it would.
* Match:
F
5.
"when a writer or character says one thing but means the opposite."
* This is
Verbal Irony. It happens in speech or writing when the literal meaning is different from the intended meaning.
* Match:
G
6.
"a form of irony that creates emphasis by saying less than what is true or appropriate."
* If you say less than you mean (like saying "It's just a scratch" when your car is totaled), that is
Understatement.
* Match:
H
7.
"The use of words that mean the opposite of what you really want to say especially in order to insult someone..."
* This is a sharp, often mean-spirited form of verbal irony used to mock or insult. This is
Sarcasm.
* Match:
I
8.
"exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally"
* While similar to hyperbole, the general term for exaggerated statements not meant literally is
Exaggeration.
* Match:
A
9.
"to present things that are out of place or are absurd in relation to its surroundings"
* When things don't fit together logically or seem weirdly placed, it creates
Incongruity.
* Match:
C
Final Answer:
1. D
2. B
3. E
4. F
5. G
6. H
7. I
8. A
9. C
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of satire worksheet.
