Step 1 (same as always): Read & annotate the text. Make sure to bring your annotated copy to class.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Write your 750 on the following prompts.<\/p>\n
Process-Writing (this section is mandatory):<\/strong><\/p>\n This classic text is widely recognized as satire\u2014but why? What makes it satirical? Note the characteristics & techniques of satire at play here, and use textual evidence to back up your claims.<\/p>\n Select your favorite definition, one that you think is sharp, important, and clearly fits your definition of satire. Answer the following questions for your selected definition:<\/p>\n -What does it say? \u00a0Paraphrase\/explain in own words. Devils’ Dictionary 2011: Take a shot at crafting your own devilish definition. Here’s mine: Liberal Arts University: A place where the nicest cars are in the student lot.<\/em><\/p>\n : : :<\/p>\n Bigger Questions (this section is optional)<\/strong><\/p>\n How has your understanding of satire evolved since you first put together your working definition? What have you learned since then?<\/p>\n How’s it going with your project? Are you on track?<\/p>\n What challenges are you running into with your project? How will you attempt to overcome these challenges?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Step 1 (same as always): Read & annotate the text. Make sure to bring your annotated copy to class. Step 2: Write your 750 on the following prompts. Process-Writing (this section is mandatory): This classic text is widely recognized as … Continue reading
\n-What does it mean?\u2014or\u2014describe the phenomenon he\u2019s ridiculing. \u00a0What about it is he ridiculing?
\n-Is comedy culturally meaningful and valuable? In what ways?\u00a0 Use your selected definition as evidence to support your answer.<\/p>\n