Penn-English8H
Name: ______________________ P: _____
Satire & Saki: An Analysis of “The Mouse”
LT: I can…
 Explain how setting (including social norms) influences character’s actions and decisions
 Analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choice on meaning and tone.
 Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected/represented in a work of world literature
Directions: Complete the chart below to assess Saki’s commentary on society.
Method of
Exposure
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humor
ridicule
irony
sarcasm
hyperbole
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humor
ridicule
irony
sarcasm
hyperbole
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humor
ridicule
irony
sarcasm
hyperbole
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humor
ridicule
irony
sarcasm
hyperbole
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humor
ridicule
irony
sarcasm
hyperbole
Event of the Ridiculous/Humor
(character, situation, decision, reaction,
etc…)
Comment or criticism Saki is likely making about
Edwardian society
Satire Analysis: Choose one of the questions below.
 Explain how Saki uses his short story “The Mouse” to satirize Edwardian society.
 What idea is conveyed through Saki’s satirical characterization of Theodoric in the story “The Mouse”?
Based on the question you will answer and your evidence, create a fitting definition of satire by
choosing 1 element from each of the categories below. Remember, there’s always a reason for satire!
Saki
uses
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humor
ridicule
irony
sarcasm
hyperbole
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to expose
to criticize
to emphasize
to ridicule
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the stupidity
the foolishness
the vices
the weaknesses
the folly
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in humans
in society
in organizations
in government
 to send the message that ___
 to cause change in___
 to call ____ to action to___
*more than 1 can be chosen
Create a fitting
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satire for your
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topic sentence.
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Include
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evidence “ “ ( )
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your topic
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sentence
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Include an
explanation
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which proves
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that Saki is
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making fun
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of/mocking the
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rules
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Conclude with
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why he
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satirizes society
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