Satire definition and meaning in context with images and visuals /ˈsæt.aɪəʳ/ (noun) Definition of satire a specially humorous way of criticizing people, things or ideas either orally or in print like novels, plays etc., irony, lampoon, invective, caricature, exaggeration, burlesque, parody, mockery, derision, travesty, scorn, sarcasm, ridicule Video of satire Watch this video on YouTube…
Irony definition and meaning in real context with images and visuals /ˈaɪə.rə.ni/ (noun) Definition of irony a situation in which you experience exactly the opposite of what you already expected to happen a literary device in which you say something yet exactly the opposite of what you say is intended for humorous effect, sarcasm, sardonicism,…
Office Space (1999) movie analysis and film criticism for advanced ESL students based on the English Immersion Program Office Space (1999) movie trailer Watch this video on YouTube Office Space (1999) movie analysis Office Space (1999) is a satirical black comedy that takes aim at the soul-crushing tedium of corporate life. We follow Peter Gibbons,…
Parody definition in context with images and real examples from the book, Vocabulary for the College-Bound Student. Learn the word, parody, in authentic context and improve your reading comprehension as well. /ˈpær.ə.di/ (noun & verb) Parody definition an amusing or humorous copy or imitation of a piece of writing, music, artist, politician, etc., burlesque, caricature,…
Pastiche GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /pæsˈtiːʃ/ (noun) a literary and artistic work which is an imitation of another artistic or literary work, parody, copy, imitation, satire, lampoon, takeoff – mixture, composite, blend, miscellany, potpourri Director Sujeet’s action-thriller ‘Saaho’, starring Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles, has laid siege over the domestic box-office, with collections for…
Lampoon GRE Vocabulary Flashcard Lampoon GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /læmˈpuːn/ (noun & verb) a piece of writing, a drawing, etc. which criticizes in an amusing way a famous person or a public organization, allowing their bad qualities to be seen and making them seem stupid, deride, ridicule, criticize, satirize, make fun of, satire, parody, sketch, caricature,…
Satire – IELTS Speaking practice Satire – IELTS Speaking Practice Related Idioms and Expressions Biting Satire: A type of satire that is so straightforward and serious Irony: An amusing and strange situation in which the opposite of what you expect takes place Sarcasm: The use of remarks which clearly mean the opposite of what they…
All-in-one Class: an English conversation class on sense of humor and satire to practice speaking on challenging and interesting questions Study the questions below on the current topic and and answer them in the comment form located at the bottom of this post. Round Table on laughter and satire Why do people say laughter is…