Satire and Satirical Devices

Explore satire! Match definitions for irony, parody, and exaggeration in this ELA worksheet.

Matching: Match each term to its definition or description in the second column. Satire A literary form that uses irony, sarcasm, and ridicule in order to criticize something Irony Occurs when what is expressed is the opposite of what is meant Parody A fake imitation of a situation or another work of art Exaggeration Taking a real-life situation and blowing it out of proportion to make it ridiculous Understatement Taking a real-life situation and reducing it to make it ridiculous Grotesque The tension felt when something is horrible but funny at the same time; the essence of all dark humor Absurdity A situation that seems like it would never happen, but it could Tone The author's attitude or feelings toward the subject of his text Caricature A written or visual representation in which the subject's prominent features are exaggerated to make it look ridiculous Symbolism A literary device in which one idea is used to represent another idea or quality