We began with discussing satire. This is an art form that began to emerge during the middle ages, and we see it in many areas, political cartooning, art, and the theater of the day. The definition of satire is...a way to persuade your audience by showing the opposite as being absurd, viscous or inhumane. The main goal being, to "first make people laugh, and then make them think" We discussed examples in class as well as the difference between teasing and satire, and some famous playwrights and authors who used it!
For our practical application this week, we began with diction and projection. Diction is proper pronunciation and projection the use of our diaphragm to rise our voices without yelling! We used a few exercises and games to practice these concepts :)
Manchester, NH based fine arts program for homeschool students
