How to Write and Teach Satire: Sarcasms Sharp Edge
Writing the Satire
Sarcasm is satires snarky spear – it mocks with a sneer. Target a flop: “Oh, brilliant, another tax hike – Im rich now!” Hit the obvious – a late bus: “Wow, right on time – next week.” Keep it dry – overacting flops. Wildes quips cut with cool. Start tame: “Great, my pens dry – perfect timing.” Practice turns dumb into droll, landing sneers with sting.
Teaching the Technique
Teach sarcasm with a snark test. Give “rain delays” – twist: “Oh, perfect, I love soggy socks.” Show House MDs digs – dry, biting. Steps: target, dumb, sneer. Assign “slow net” – spark: “Awesome, I love buffering life.” Discuss zing: tone wins. Warn off rage – cool rules. Snark-off: pitch a sneer, best bite takes it. Sarcasms a flick – teach them to wrist it.
