Humor

A pun is . . .

• A humorous play on words
• extravagant exaggeration
• a one line joke
• a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

A parody is . . .

• A humorous play on words
• extravagant exaggeration
• a one line joke
• a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A one-liner is . . .

• A humorous play on words
• extravagant exaggeration
• a one line joke
• a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A hyperbole is . . .

• A humorous play on words
• extravagant exaggeration
• a one line joke
• a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A caricature is . . .

• incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens
• when the audience but not the characters understands a scene
• a representation of a person exaggerated for comic effect
• a comedy characterized by slapsick and burlesque; it is happens very quick

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Irony is . . .

• incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens
• when the audience but not the characters understands a scene
• a representation of a person exaggerated for comic effect
• a comedy characterized by slapsick and burlesque; it is happens very quick

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Dramatic irony is . . .

• incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens
• when the audience but not the characters understands a scene
• a representation of a person exaggerated for comic effect
• a comedy characterized by slapsick and burlesque; it is happens very quick

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Low comedy is . . .

• incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens
• when the audience but not the characters understands a scene
• a representation of a person exaggerated for comic effect
• a comedy characterized by slapsick and burlesque; it is happens very quick

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

High comedy is . . .

• a sophisticated comedy; often includes satire and sarcasm
• a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes
• laugh nervously
• witty language used to convey insults or scorn

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

If someone titters, they . . .

• a sophisticated comedy; often includes satire and sarcasm
• a boisterous comedy with chases and collisions and practical jokes
• laugh nervously
• witty language used to convey insults or scorn

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6