Are You a Satire Expert? Test your knowledge of satire with this fun quiz! See if you can answer all 9 questions correctly remus2009 published on February 100 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/9 Which literary technique is commonly used in satire to mock someone or something? Hyperbole Simile Metaphor Alliteration 2/9 Which of the following is an example of a well-known satire television show? The Office Parks and Recreation South Park Friends 3/9 Who wrote the famous satirical novel 'Gulliver's Travels'? Jonathan Swift Mark Twain George Orwell Jane Austen 4/9 Which of the following statements is true about satire? It always uses sarcasm It only mocks politicians It can be found in literature, art, and media It is always meant to offend 5/9 What is the primary objective of satire? To make people laugh To promote a cause To criticize without humor To confuse the audience 6/9 What is an example of a well-known satirical newspaper publication? The New York Times The Onion The Wall Street Journal USA Today 7/9 Which of the following is a classic satirical play by William Shakespeare? Romeo and Juliet Hamlet Macbeth Much Ado About Nothing 8/9 What is the term used to describe a humorous imitation of a serious piece of work? Parody Tragedy Romance Suspense 9/9 Which of the following is an example of a satirical movie? The Avengers The Hangover Dr. Strangelove La La Land
