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aCTIVITy 4.6
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satirical Humor
my Notes
6. Reread the text and place an exclamation point by the highly connotative diction that stands out to you. Note the effect of those words in the My Notes space.
7. Circle and explain your response to this text. I think this text is:
hilarious funny clever ridiculous because ...
Discuss the parts of the text that made you laugh, and describe how the connotative words help create the humor.
8. Collaboratively, use the graphic organizer to explore the satire.
The vice or folly exposed in the text:
Textual Evidence: Irony:
Sarcasm:
Ridicule:
Writing an Analytical Paragraph
When writing about texts, use the “literary present” (e.g., “The article states ...,” not “The article stated ...”).
Also, remember to maintain coherence in your writing. Using a well-chosen transition word or phrase can help show the relationship (connection) between the ideas
in your writing. The following is a list of commonly used transitional words and phrases.
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