Ultimate Quiz On Understanding Satire

Reviewed by Editorial Team

The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By Mskalick

Mskalick

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 2,559

| Attempts: 2,560

Quiz Flashcard

Questions

Feedback

During the Quiz End of Quiz

Difficulty

Easy First Hard First Sequential

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Share on Pinterest Share on Email Copy to Clipboard Embed on your website

1/10 Questions

Satire is a term that only applies to literature.
- True
- False

About This Quiz

Do you understand the use of satire? Take this ultimate quiz on understanding satire and see how much you know. Satire is one of the best ways that writers use to express themselves. It has been used to throw jabs at political figures throughout time. How conversant are you with using it to communicate your information accurately? Give it a See moretry, and tell us how you score. All the best. You can share the quiz with others also who are interested in practicing satire.

Ultimate Quiz On Understanding Satire - Quiz

2.

Every piece of writing which is meant to be funny is also a satire.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Not every piece of writing that is meant to be funny is also a satire. While satire often uses humor to criticize or mock certain aspects of society, not all humorous writing aims to do so. There are many forms of comedy that do not involve satirical elements, such as slapstick or observational humor. Therefore, it is incorrect to claim that every funny piece of writing is also a satire.

Rate this question:
3.

Satire is often meant to be funny, but not always.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Satire is a form of literary or artistic work that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock individuals, institutions, or society. While satire is often intended to be funny, it can also serve other purposes, such as social or political commentary. Therefore, it is true that satire is often meant to be funny, but it can also have other intentions beyond humor.

Rate this question:

2
4.

Satire is a fairly recent development in society.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Satire can be traced back as far as the Ancient Greeks.

Rate this question:

1
5.

How does satire attempt to improve individuals or society?
- By modeling correct thought and behavior
- By ridiculing flaws and follies
- By praising achievements and honors
- By explicitly explaining the difference between right and wrong
Correct Answer

A. By ridiculing flaws and follies

Explanation

Satire attempts to improve individuals or society by ridiculing flaws and follies. Satire uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to expose and criticize the shortcomings and absurdities of individuals, institutions, or society as a whole. By highlighting these flaws and follies in a satirical manner, it aims to provoke reflection, awareness, and change. Satire often challenges the status quo and encourages critical thinking, ultimately aiming to bring about improvement and progress in individuals and society.

Rate this question:

1
6.

Which of the four strategies of satire refers to imitating another's technique or style?
- Exaggeration
- Reversal
- Incongruity
- Parody
Correct Answer

A. Parody

Explanation

Parody is a form of satire in which an individual imitates another person's technique or style. It involves mimicking the characteristics, mannerisms, or writing style of a specific individual or group in a humorous or exaggerated way. Through parody, satirists can effectively critique or mock the original work or the person being imitated. This strategy allows for a satirical commentary on the target by imitating their style, creating a humorous and often exaggerated representation.

Rate this question:

3
7.

The movie Shrek employs this strategy of satire when the "valiant" knights desperately run away from the forest's ogre Shrek.
- Exaggeration
- Incongruity
- Reversal
- Parody
Correct Answer

A. Reversal

Explanation

Based on what we know of fairy tales, knights are brave and heroic. They usually defeat the ogre, or at the very least, stand up bravely to fight him.

Rate this question:
8.

In the fractured fairy tale "Rumpelstiltskin", elements like "gossip pages, talk shows, and beefy security" are absurdly out of place in the standard fairy tale world. Therefore, they are examples of this strategy of satire.
- Exaggeration
- Incongruity
- Parody
- Reversal
Correct Answer

A. Incongruity

Explanation

Incongruity refers to elements that are out of place or do not fit in with the expected or traditional setting or context. In the fractured fairy tale "Rumpelstiltskin," the inclusion of modern elements like "gossip pages, talk shows, and beefy security" in a standard fairy tale world creates a sense of incongruity. These elements are unexpected and absurd in the fairy tale setting, highlighting the satirical nature of the story. Therefore, incongruity is the strategy of satire being exemplified in this case.

Rate this question:
9.

Jonathon Swift uses this strategy of satire in his essay "A Modest Proposal" when he takes his solution to poverty and hunger to its very extremes.
- Parody
- Exaggeration
- Incongruity
- Reversal
Correct Answer

A. Exaggeration

Explanation

While everyone can agree that having less expenses and greater income would help reduce the suffering of the poor, cutting off your children and selling them to feed others is so grossly hyperbolic (exaggerated greatly) no one would believe it was an actual solution.

Rate this question:

1
10.

Which of the following is NOT part of satire?
- Exaggeration
- Truthful representation
- Irony
- Humor
Correct Answer

A. Truthful representation

Explanation

Satire is a form of humor that uses exaggeration, irony, and humor to criticize and ridicule human vices or shortcomings. It often involves presenting a distorted or exaggerated version of reality to highlight the flaws or absurdities of society or individuals. While satire may incorporate elements of truth, it does not aim to provide a truthful representation of reality. Instead, it uses humor and irony to expose and critique societal issues. Therefore, truthful representation is not part of satire.

Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Aug 25, 2023 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

Current Version
Aug 25, 2023

Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team
May 03, 2013

Quiz Created by
Mskalick

Ultimate Quiz On Understanding Satire

Satire is a term that only applies to literature.

Quiz Preview

Every piece of writing which is meant to be funny is also a satire.

Satire is often meant to be funny, but not always.

Satire is a fairly recent development in society.

How does satire attempt to improve individuals or society?

Which of the four strategies of satire refers to imitating another's technique or style?

The movie Shrek employs this strategy of satire when the "valiant" knights desperately run away from the forest's ogre Shrek.

In the fractured fairy tale "Rumpelstiltskin", elements like "gossip pages, talk shows, and beefy security" are absurdly out of place in the standard fairy tale world. Therefore, they are examples of this strategy of satire.

Jonathon Swift uses this strategy of satire in his essay "A Modest Proposal" when he takes his solution to poverty and hunger to its very extremes.

Which of the following is NOT part of satire?