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Satire, Parody, Fake News

Satire- media that humorously or critically mimic real news but are meant to entertain or provoke thought, not to deceive.

What is a modern example of satire?

The TV shows South Park, The Simpsons, and Family Guy are modern examples of satire, although there are numerous other examples. Each of these examples uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to expose flaws in modern society.

Fake News- media meant to mislead

Propaganda- media information, often biased or misleading, spread to influence public opinion, and it's often used to promote a particular cause or agenda

Deep fake- an image or recording that has been convincingly altered and manipulated to misrepresent someone as doing or saying something that was not actually done or said

Dr. Seuss's books, while primarily aimed at children, often contain elements of satire and parody, subtly addressing societal issues and human flaws through whimsical characters and rhyme

Satire:
Dr. Seuss used his books to critique societal issues and human behavior, often in a subtle or overt way. 

Example: "Yertle the Turtle" is seen as a satire of the rise of Hitler, and "The Sneetches" is inspired by his opposition to anti-Semitism. 

Parody:
Dr. Seuss also employed parody, mimicking certain styles or behaviors in a humorous way. 

Example: "King Looie Katz" in "I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today!" is a political parody of the French Revolution, with a hierarchy being overthrown.