Satire: Subtle vs. Slapstick

How to Write and Teach Satire: Subtle vs. Slapstick

Writing the Satire

Subtle or slapstick – satire’s tone fork. Subtle: “CEO says share – keeps billions.” Slapstick: “CEO trips into gold pile – oops, mine!” Pick your vibe – sly or loud. Subtle stings quiet; slapstick slams loud. Chaplin’s pratfalls vs. Austen’s quips. Start both: “Rain’s light – I swam home.” Practice blends or picks, sharp either way.

Teaching the Technique

Teach tone with a split test. Give “late fee” – subtle: “Fee’s a gift – thanks!” Slapstick: “Fee hit, I fell off Earth!” Show both – SNL vs. Onion. Steps: target, tone, twist. Assign “bad call” – spark subtle: “Great choice – gold star!” or slap: “Call so bad, I’m in space!” Discuss fit: vibe wins. Warn off mix – pick rules. Tone-off: pitch both, best match wins. Tone’s a dial – teach them to tune it.

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