A police photograph of Harrison Bergeron was flashed on the screen—upside down, then sideways, upside down again, then right side up.

Question

This excerpt is an example of satire because it humorously
exposes the incompetence that this society views as normal.
portrays Harrison Bergeron as being more dangerous than he really is.
exaggerates the effects of George Bergeron’s handicaps.
illustrates how television and other media control society.

Answer 1

This excerpt is an example of satire because it humorously illustrates how television and other media control society.

The manipulation of the photograph and the absurdity of the presentation reflect the way in which media can distort reality and influence public perception, critiquing the oppressive norms of the society in which Harrison Bergeron lives.