Tongue in Cheek

The video discusses the book 'The Ingoldsby Legends' by Richard Barham, a collection of stories and poems first published in magazines in 1837 and later as books in the 1840s. It highlights the book's historical significance, including one of the earliest uses of the phrase 'tongue in cheek'. The phrase is explained as a way to express humor or sarcasm, often accompanied by a facial expression. An example from the book illustrates this concept, where a character humorously comments on a family member's image on a watch.

Who is the author of 'The Ingoldsby Legends'?

• Mark Twain

• Jane Austen

• Richard Barham

• Charles Dickens

In which year were 'The Ingoldsby Legends' first published in magazines?

• 1837

• 1840

• 1850

• 1825

What does the phrase 'tongue in cheek' imply?

• A historical fact

• A joke or trick

• A compliment

• A serious statement

What physical gesture is associated with the phrase 'tongue in cheek'?

• Nodding

• Winking

• Smiling

• Frowning

In 'The Ingoldsby Legends,' what does a character humorously comment on?

• A famous painting

• A friend's family member's image

• A comic book

• A historical event