Unit 4 Lesson 2: Exploring the World of Comedy

Front

What is one of the two major genres recognized by the ancient Greeks? Options: Tragedy, Comedy, Drama, Satire

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Comedy

Front

Which of the following films is an example of a romantic comedy that defies cliches? Trainwreck, The Big Sick, When Harry Met Sally…, Isn’t It Romantic

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The Big Sick

Front

Identify the comedic technique used when Kermit the Frog reads from the map that Fozzie Bear should turn left at the fork in the road, and there is an actual oversized fork in the road.

Back

Wordplay

Front

Explain why a film that is trying to be serious but causes laughter instead is considered campy.

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Because it unintentionally stimulates laughter

Front

Which comedic element is most likely to employ exaggeration?

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Physical Comedy

Front

Discuss how the "fish out of water" premise is used in the film Mean Girls.

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It places a character in an unfamiliar environment to generate comedy.

Front

What is the primary goal of a comedy film, even if it fails to achieve it?

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To make people laugh

Front

Analyze how the use of incongruity contributes to comedy in the film Big.

Back

It presents an unexpected situation that leads to comedic scenarios.

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of romantic comedies? They often involve a rush to the airport to declare love. They focus on horror elements. They primarily use physical comedy. They are always set in historical times.

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They often involve a rush to the airport to declare love.

Front

What is a common technique used by filmmakers to create laughs, as mentioned in the prompt? Options: Exaggeration, Horror, Drama, Mystery

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Exaggeration