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What is satire, and how is it different from humour that is simply silly?
Ask whether the joke is criticising something.
Give three features that make a meme a good choice for the sample task.
Think about suitability, popularity, meaning and source.
Which definition best describes satire?
Satire always has a target.
In the worked example, what is the main target of the meme?
Look at what the figure rejects in the top panel.
Design your own meme concept about a school issue, such as exam stress or uniform rules. Describe the format, image and captions, then write a short analysis of its message and humour using the five steps.
Decide on the message first, then choose a format that suits it.
Compare how a meme and a news headline might present the same issue, such as students spending too much time on phones. Which is more effective, and for which audience?
Compare purpose, register, evidence and audience.
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