Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Hyperbole ad infinitum...

Complete the assignment "Identifying Hyperbole" and write a brief satirical observation. Please look at a couple of suggested samples of satirical writing before you begin.  Do a google search for Dave Barry Columns and read one of his satirical passages. Try to identify examples of hyperbole in his satire.

Having read the satire by Dave Barry you should have a clear concept of how hyperbole can lend itself to satire. Please try your hand at writing a satire that meets the following criteria:

1. A leading title
2. A clearly introduced subject
3. A three paragraph structure that develops a complete reflection on the topic
4. two examples of hyperbole (think metaphors and similes - with razor sharp perception, or in the immortal words of Alec, "Like heaven on a plate!")

Check out this brief satire from The Onion before you begin writing!

http://www.theonion.com/articles/health-department-still-not-able-to-really-prove-w,27278/

Possible topics to satirize:
Exams?
Fashion?
Body building?
A favorite movie?
Homelessness can be cool?
High scools prepare students for the real world?


Please be sure to grammar and spell check your work.

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