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Part A

For this week, reflect on your experience with satire. What satire how you read or watched? What kind of satire would you want to analyze for assignment 3?

Part B

Assignment 3 Check-In is a 1-2 minute recorded presentation in which you will (just write it out and I will record it)

1. Describe what satirical essay or article you are choosing to satirically analyze
2. What you hope to argue in your satirical analysis
3. What source or sources you might be using to bolster your argument

Part C

Assignment 3: Satirical Analysis Essay (20%)

What is it?

• You will be asked to write a 3-4 page satirical analysis paperin which you break down the effectiveness of your chosen satirical essay or article.
• For this satirical analysis, you will assess how your chosen satirical essay or article uses the specific tools of satire to make its point. You can argue for its success and/or failure as an article by analyzing how it uses the strategies of

• Exaggeration
• Understatement
• Incongruity
• Reversal
• and/or parody
• **note, no satire will use all of these at the same time**
  • Format: Your paper should include a central argument that is proven through an organized, multi-paragraph structure.
• Introduction: includes an opener and your central thesis
• 3-5 paragraphs. Each paragraph should include evidence (in MLA format) that you use to prove or sustain your argument
• A conclusion that suggests why it is important to point out the efficacy (or lack thereof) of the satirical essay you have analyzed
• MLA style bibliography
  • Evidence: You will be asked to mainly analyze your chosen satirical essay, but you can use other sources as needed to bolster your claims. Again, please cite using MLA format
  • By the end of your satirical analysis, you will have presented the context of your chosen satirical essay, made an argument about its success or lack thereof, and used evidence from the essay (as well as other sources as needed) to prove your argument
    

  • Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!

  • Part A: Reflection on Satire

    Reflection on Your Experience with Satire:
    In reflecting on my personal experience with satire, I recall reading The Onion, a satirical news website, which has been a great source of humor and insightful social commentary. The Onion uses absurdity, exaggeration, and parody to make fun of both current events and societal norms. One piece I remember vividly was a satirical article about “scientists discovering a new type of person who doesn’t have any opinions on anything,” which poked fun at the constant flow of extreme opinions and debates in modern society. The article’s over-the-top approach to such a common issue (everyone having strong opinions) resonated deeply because it captured a very real tension in society, but in a humorous way.

    Satirical Analysis for Assignment 3:
    For my upcoming satirical analysis, I would like to explore an article that uses exaggeration and incongruity as its primary tools. I’m interested in focusing on satire that critiques modern politics, especially because satire is so effective in dissecting political issues and the media’s role in shaping public opinion. For instance, I could analyze a satirical article that exaggerates the behavior of political figures or uses incongruity to highlight how disconnected politicians can be from the everyday issues of their constituents.

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    Part B: Assignment 3 Check-In

    1. Description of Chosen Satirical Essay or Article:
    For my satirical analysis, I am choosing an article from The Onion, titled “Congress Passes New Law Requiring All Citizens to Go to Work in a Giant Hamster Wheel.” This article uses exaggeration and incongruity to comment on the absurdity of modern labor systems and the disconnection between government decision-makers and the average working person. The satirical piece presents an outlandish solution to societal issues, critiquing the endless demands placed on workers, which is humorously exaggerated to the point of absurdity.

    2. What I Hope to Argue:
    I hope to argue that this satirical piece effectively uses exaggeration and incongruity to reveal the absurdity of the current labor system. Through its ridiculous premise, the article underscores the dehumanization of workers in modern economies and critiques the failure of politicians to recognize or address the true needs of the working class. The hamsters, by working in a wheel, symbolize the monotonous, endless cycle of work that many workers feel trapped in, yet the satire presents this absurd scenario in such a way that it still feels true.

    3. Sources I Might Use:
    To bolster my analysis, I will use the satirical article itself as my primary source, alongside scholarly critiques of satire from academic articles. These academic sources will help frame the effectiveness of the satire in terms of how it critiques societal issues. Additionally, I may use articles about the relationship between politics and labor in the U.S. to give context to the criticisms embedded in the satirical piece.

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    Part C: Satirical Analysis Essay

    Assignment Breakdown:
    In this satirical analysis essay, I will be analyzing how the article “Congress Passes New Law Requiring All Citizens to Go to Work in a Giant Hamster Wheel” utilizes key tools of satire like exaggeration and incongruity to critique societal issues. The piece presents an exaggerated solution to the real issue of workers’ exploitation and the political disconnect from everyday labor struggles. I will assess the success of these satirical tools in conveying the article’s message, supporting my argument with specific examples from the article.

    Essay Structure:

    1. Introduction:

       • Introduce the satirical article.

       • Present the central thesis: The article effectively uses exaggeration and incongruity to critique the modern labor system.

    2. Body Paragraphs:

       • Each paragraph will focus on one of the satirical tools (exaggeration, incongruity, etc.).

       • I will provide specific examples from the article to show how the tools are used.

       • I will explain why these tools are effective or ineffective in delivering the article’s message.

    3. Conclusion:

       • Summarize my analysis of the article.

       • Discuss why it is important to recognize the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of this satire in understanding societal issues, especially the critique of modern labor practices.

    Works Cited:

    • The Onion article (MLA citation)

    • Scholarly sources on satire (MLA citation)

    • Any additional references (MLA citation)

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