Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Glossary of Literary and Rhetorical Terms: Satire
A good definition of satire, with links to related definitions and literary terms.
Ted Nellen
Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Literary Terms F R
The second of three pages of simple definitions for literary terms. This page, F - R, covers forty-seven terms from "Fable," to "Romance."
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan (Affluenza): Be an Adbuster
Through an integrated approach from PBS, students examine the messages conveyed in print advertisements. Using parody, students are asked to alter the message of an ad to present a different or opposite point of view. Lesson may be more...
Other
Jabberwocky Variations
Lewis Carroll's popular nonsense poem, Jabberwocky, has been frequently parodied, and often translated. This site could be useful in teaching parody and spoofing.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Literary Parodies
This lesson plan deals with imitation as a form of parody in dealing with a writer's unique style. Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.
Other
Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Celestial Railroad by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Read the short story "The Celestial Railroad" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. In it, Hawthorne parodies the seventeenth-century book "The Pilgrim's Progress", which portrays a Christian's spiritual journey through life.
Love To Know Media
Your Dictionary: High School English Literary Terms
This article focuses on a variety of key literary terms used in high school English including their definitions. These terms include flashback, genre, irony, parody, satire, setting, subplot, tone, and symbol.
Other
Nbmaa/ Grant Wood/ Sentimental Ballad
Grant Wood's artwork "Sentimental Ballad" is shown and a brief overview of highlights of the artist's work with the film industry.