How Well Do You Understand Satire?

How Well Do You Understand Satire?

Test your knowledge of satire with these 10 tricky questions! See if you can answer all 10 questions correctly

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1/10

Who wrote the satirical novel '1984'?

Who wrote the satirical novel '1984'?
Aldous Huxley
George Orwell
Kurt Vonnegut
Jonathan Swift
2/10

Which satirical newspaper is famously known for its absurd and humorous articles?

Which satirical newspaper is famously known for its absurd and humorous articles?
The Onion
The New York Times
The Guardian
The Washington Post
3/10

What famous satirical TV show features animated characters like Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny?

The Simpsons
Family Guy
South Park
Rick and Morty
4/10

Who wrote the satirical novel 'Catch-22'?

Who wrote the satirical novel 'Catch-22'?
Mark Twain
J.D. Salinger
Joseph Heller
George Orwell
5/10

Which famous satirical news program is hosted by Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah?

Which famous satirical news program is hosted by Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah?
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Daily Show
Saturday Night Live
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6/10

Which literary technique often used in satire involves exaggeration for comedic effect?

Which literary technique often used in satire involves exaggeration for comedic effect?
Allusion
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Irony
7/10

Which satirical novel tells the story of Lemuel Gulliver's travels to several fictional lands?

Robinson Crusoe
Pride and Prejudice
Gulliver's Travels
Moby-Dick
8/10

Which satirical comedy film features a character named Borat, played by Sacha Baron Cohen?

Which satirical comedy film features a character named Borat, played by Sacha Baron Cohen?
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Bridesmaids
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
The Hangover
9/10

What's the name of the satirical newspaper founded by Christopher Morris in the British satirical dark comedy 'Brass Eye'?

What's the name of the satirical newspaper founded by Christopher Morris in the British satirical dark comedy 'Brass Eye'?
The Daily Bugle
The Day Today
The National Enquirer
The Sun
10/10

Which famous ancient Roman poet is known for his satirical poems called 'Satires'?

Which famous ancient Roman poet is known for his satirical poems called 'Satires'?
Ovid
Horace
Juvenal
Virgil