Comedic Techniques

When a speaker says one thing, but means another.

• Verbal Irony

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor
• Simile

When the audience knows something the characters do not.

• Dramatic Irony

• Pun

• Situational Irony

• Hyperbole

When a word that has more than one meaning is used playfully.

• Metaphor
• Pun
• Simile
• Hyperbole

Using a word, phrase or clause more than once in a short passage for emphasis or effect.

• Pun

• Repetition
• Irony

• Simile

An extreme exaggeration used to make a point.

• Irony

• Hyperbole
• Pun

• Personification

A rude or offensive act or statement.

• Compliment
• Hyperbole

• Pun

• Insult

A quick or witty or cunning reply

• Retort
• Insult

• Pun

• Hyperbole

Which comedic technique best describes the following line:

Benedick: My dear Lady Disdain! Are you yet living?

• Hyperbole
• Irony
• Insult

• Sarcasm

Which comedic technique best describes the following line:

Benedick: But it is certain I am loved of all ladies, only you excepted.

• Irony
• Hyperbole
• Metaphor
• Simile

Which comedic technique best describes the following scenario:

At a masquerade party, the audience knows which characters are talking to each other, but the characters themselves have no idea.

• Slapstick
• Satire
• Dramatic Irony
• Parody