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WorksheetsComedy Vocabulary
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Worksheet time: 14mins
Type of humor that is primarily focused on the situation or series of events. It includes physical mishaps, crazy coincidences, and bodily functions humor. It’s purpose is to entertain so sit is often straightforward.
Low Comedy
Anecdote
High Comedy
Parody
Anecdote
type of comedy involving exaggerated physical violence
A play on words
A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
spoken phrase that can be understood in either of two ways. The first, literal meaning is an innocent one, while the second is figuartive
Caricature
picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.
phrase or thought that is overused and is easily recognizable
A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
used to indicate the speaker's nonchalance (or obliviousness) regarding an often important or otherwise remarkable situation.
phrase or thought that is overused and is easily recognizable
Pun
Double entendre
Caricature
Cliche
Pun
causes the audience to compare two elements simply because they are placed next to each other. When the comparison is unexpected, it creates irony.
phrase or thought that is overused and is easily recognizable
Play on words
spoken phrase that can be understood in either of two ways. The first, literal meaning is an innocent one, while the second, figurative meaning is often ironic or risqué
causes the audience to compare two elements simply because they are placed next to each other. When the comparison is unexpected, it creates irony.
cliche
juxtaposition/oxymoron
double entendre
repetition
may be used to indicate the speaker's nonchalance (or obliviousness) regarding an often important or otherwise remarkable situation. It often results in irony where, for instance, the speaker's response to an event does not match how the viewer expects the speaker to react.
understatement
low comedy
anecdote
hyperbole
Hyperbole
picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.
phrase or thought that is overused and is easily recognizable
spoken phrase that can be understood in either of two ways. The first, literal meaning is an innocent one, while the second, figurative meaning is often ironic or risqué
exaggerated statement
The essential comedic device. Often used in combination with other devices to reinforce them. The "callback" in comedy writing—in which a statement or theme is recalled as the punchline or close of a scene—is a classic example of the tension and release that are possible
anecdote
cliche
repetition
hyperbole
Mistaken Identity
may be used to indicate the speaker's nonchalance (or obliviousness) regarding an often important or otherwise remarkable situation.
saying something that nobody else would say in a civilized environment. Being disgusting or politically wrong in front of an audience can surprise and shock an audience
focuses on characters, dialogue, and/or ideas. Clever word play, wit, and pointed remarks at larger issues. (irony and satire)
often of one twin for another) is a centuries-old comedic device used by Shakespeare in several of his works. The mistake can be either an intended act of deception or an accident.
Use of pacing and delivery to enhance the effectiveness of comedy. Often times, comedy writers and performers insert a dramatic pause or beat to allow the audience to discern the subtext of the comedic situation or joke.
Repetition
Comic timing
Slapstick
Hyperbole
Slapstick
type of comedy involving exaggerated physical violence.
use of pacing and delivery to enhance the effectiveness of comedy.
often of one twin for another) is a centuries-old comedic device used by Shakespeare in several of his works.
Type of humor that is primarily focused on the situation or series of events.
Satire
imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.
type of comedy that primarily focuses on characters, dialogue, and/or ideas.
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
Parody
A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
Imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.
picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.
Type of comedy that primarily focuses on characters, dialogue, and/or ideas. Clever word play, wit, and pointed remarks at larger issues. (irony and satire)
Low Comedy
Satire
High Comedy
Parody
Taboo
Type of comedy that primarily focuses on characters, dialogue, and/or ideas. Clever word play, wit, and pointed remarks at larger issues. (irony and satire)
Saying something that nobody else would say in a civilized environment. Being disgusting or politically wrong in front of an audience can surprise and shock an audience
Causes the audience to compare two elements simply because they are placed next to each other
picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.
Double entendre
Used to indicate the speaker's nonchalance (or obliviousness) regarding an often important or otherwise remarkable situation.
The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.
Spoken phrase that can be understood in either of two ways. The first, literal meaning is an innocent one, while the second, figurative meaning is often ironic or risqué and requires the hearer to have some additional knowledge to understand the joke.
A sequence of drawings in boxes that tell an amusing story, typically printed in a newspaper or comic book.
Caricature
Comic Strip
Parody
Political Cartoon
Commentary expressing the artist's opinion. Mostly uses hyperbole, understatement, juxtaposition, and satire to draw attention to corruption, social issues, and other political ills.
Caricature
Political Cartoon
Comic Strip
Parody
