Social Satire Outline



Social Satire Outline

For the original satire, use “Modest Proposal: Shoot Troublesome Kids” as a model.

Social Problem: ________________________________________________________

My Satirical Solution: __________________________________________________________

Thesis: ________________________________________________________________

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|Element of Satire |My Idea |Where in Paper? |

|Exaggeration | | |

|Incongruity | | |

|Reversal | | |

|Parody | | |

Create your own outline on a separate piece of paper using this information:

Title = “A Modest Proposal: ___________________”

I. Introduction

A. Hook – grab the reader’s attention

B. State Purpose – what is wrong with society? Why should it be fixed?

C. Thesis – a sentence that sums up your proposal

II. Body Paragraphs – (outlines solution; information to include; feel free to re-arrange / add to this)

A. Elaborates each component with details

B. Rationale for logistics

C. Benefits of solution

D. Facts/statistics/quotes

E. Refutes proposal at least once

III. Conclusion

A. Restate Thesis

B. Call to Action

C. Emphasize altruistic motivation

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