Wits Whip: Quick Quips That Crack
Writing the Satire
Wits satires lash – crack it fast. Target a bore: “He talks deep – Im shallow now.” Hit the snap – short, smart: “Plan says win – I lose.” Keep it quick – slow flops. Austens barbs whip with grace. Start small: “Desks old – its wise.” Practice turns bland into bright snaps.
Teaching the Technique
Teach wit with a quip twist. Give “day drags” – twist: “Drags so slow, Im wise!” Show Austen clips – snap, zing. Steps: bore, quirk, jab. Assign “late call” – spark: “Late so chic, Im out!” Discuss zip: fast wins. Warn off dull – sharp rules. Whip-off: pitch a quip, best crack wins. Wits a snap – teach them to snap it.
