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Neil Gaiman, Terry PratchettA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Short Answer
What is satire, and how is it used to send a message or make social commentary? How does satire differ from other kinds of humor? What are some examples of satirical books, movies, TV shows, or comics?
Teaching Suggestion: The article linked below defines and explains satire with lists of examples in literature, television, and movies. Students might be prompted with examples to help them get started. Most students may be familiar with examples from popular culture such as The Simpsons and South Park; from their academic classes, students may be familiar with the works of Jonathan Swift, Voltaire, or Mark Twain.
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