In that article I discussed a volume by Douglas Wilson: A Serrated Edge (CanonPress, 2003). The book’s subtitle is this: “A ...
Informant reports have recently revealed to us that the word Satire has checked itself into therapy. “I just feel like no one understands me,” said the personified noun, clearly at a low point if it ...
The many diverse forms their statements have taken reflect the origin of the word satire, which is derived from the Latin satura, meaning "dish of mixed fruits," hence a medley. Below, read about ...
Whether it is encouraging critical thinking or acting as much-needed social commentary Satire uses comedy to analyze flaws ...
Satire is, in part, the art of tone, and tone is notoriously difficult to convey in any medium, much less the written word. Expressed in song, however, satire benefits from the shadings of voice ...
What makes satire so potent? The researchers found that ... comments on satirical videos used significantly fewer “humanizing” words compared to comments on straightforward critical videos.