Humour Elements

What is a pun?

• A pun is a form of word play.

• A pun is a type of dance.

• A pun is a type of animal.

• A pun is a type of fruit.

Give an example of wordplay.

• pun

• simile

• irony

• metaphor

What is satire?

• A style of writing that emphasizes the use of vivid and descriptive language.

• A genre of literature that focuses on romantic relationships and emotional development.

• A type of poetry that uses rhymed verse and imaginative language.

• A form of humor that uses irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to criticize or mock people, institutions, or society.

What is parody?

• A method of communication using hand gestures.

• A type of dance originating from Latin America.

• A serious form of artistic expression.

• A form of imitation or mockery for comedic effect.

What is irony?

• A type of metal

• A form of poetry

• A type of dance

• A figure of speech where the intended meaning is different from the literal meaning.

What is sarcasm?

• Sarcasm is a type of humor that involves making fun of someone or something.

• Sarcasm is a form of physical comedy.

• Sarcasm is a type of exaggeration used for comedic effect.

• Sarcasm is a form of verbal irony.

How can humor be used in literature?

• Humor can be used in literature to entertain readers, create a light-hearted atmosphere, and provide social commentary.

• Humor can be used in literature to offend readers, create a sad atmosphere, and provide cultural commentary.

• Humor can be used in literature to bore readers, create a tense atmosphere, and provide historical commentary.

• Humor can be used in literature to confuse readers, create a serious atmosphere, and provide political commentary.

The duck said to the bartender, "put it on my bill", is an example of what form of humour?

• Pun

• Idiom

• Sarcasm

• Irony

What is the purpose of using humor in literature?

• To educate readers and provide factual information.

• To confuse readers and make the story more complicated.

• To bore readers and discourage them from reading further.

• To entertain readers and provide social commentary.

How does humor enhance the reading experience?