TED-ED: How to make your writing funnier - Cheri Steinkellner

TED-ED: How to make your writing funnier - Cheri Steinkellner

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English, Other

KG - University

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The video tutorial explores the art of comedy writing, emphasizing the importance of noticing everyday details and using them to create humor. It discusses the role of comedic characters, the surprise element in humor, and the use of mind maps to generate ideas. The tutorial also highlights how real-life frustrations can be transformed into comedy and introduces techniques like the rule of three and punchline placement to enhance comedic writing.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the importance of details in storytelling and how they contribute to humor.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What techniques can be used to generate comedic material from imagination?

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What does the text suggest about the subjective nature of humor?

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