Subtle Slashes vs. Slapstick Smacks
Writing the Satire
Satires tone splits – subtle slashes or slapstick smacks. Subtle: “CEO shares wealth – keeps billions.” Slapstick: “CEO slips into gold vault – oops, mine!” Pick your vibe – sly cuts or loud thwacks. Subtle stings quiet; slapstick slams big. Austens quips vs. Chaplins falls. Start both: “Rains light – I swam.” Practice tunes satire to soft or loud laughs.
Teaching the Technique
Teach tone with a split twist. Give “late fee” – subtle: “Fees a gift – thanks!” Slapstick: “Fee hit – Im in orbit!” Show Austen vs. Chaplin – sly, loud. Steps: target, tone, jab. Assign “bad call” – spark subtle: “Great choice – gold star!” or slap: “Call so bad, I flew!” Discuss fit: vibe wins. Warn off mix – pick rules. Tone-off: pitch both, best match wins. Tones a switch – teach them to flip it.
