Pedagogy Apr 2011

Mocking Discourse

David Seitz

Abstract

Students' writing of parody can provide a more persuasive vehicle than conventional academic writing to move students from their intuitive awareness of irony to critical analysis of rhetorical strategies. Combining parody writing with strong critical reflection can encourage a more complex view of language choices, audience identification, genres, and persuasion.

Journal
Pedagogy
Published
2011-04-01
DOI
10.1215/15314200-1218103
Open Access
Closed
Topics
multilingual writers

Citation Context

Cited by in this index (2)

  1. Fife (2016)
    Peeling<i>The Onion</i>: Satire and the Complexity of Audience Response
    Rhetoric Review
  2. Williams (2014)
    From Screen to Screen: Students’ Use of Popular Culture Genres in Multimodal Wr…
    Computers and Composition

Cites in this index (2)

  1. Mack (2006)
    Ethical Representation of Working-Class Lives: Multiple Genres, Voices, and Ide…
    Pedagogy
  2. Durst (1999)
    Collision Course: Conflict, Negotiation, and Learning in College Composition
    College Composition and Communication
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  1. Burke, Kenneth. 1984. Attitudes toward History. 3rd ed. Berkeley: University of California Press.
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  2. Lazere, Donald. 1992. “Teaching the Political Conflicts: A Rhetorical Schema.” College Composition and Commun…
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  3. Mack, Nancy. 2002. “The Ins, Outs, and In-Betweens of Multigenre Writing.” English Journal92: 91 – 98.
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