WorksheetsHumor
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
causing laughter or causing amusement
amusing
ironic
mocking
witty
a loud, boisterous burst of sustained laughter
snicker
groan
guffaw
chuckle
to laugh in a mocking manner
chortle
titter
outburst
scoff
to laugh in a partially suppressed manner
snicker
guffaw
smile
snort
giggle
to laugh in a mocking manner
to laugh in a silly manner
a continuous, gentle sound of amusement
a loud, boisterous burst of sustained laughter
a sudden expression of laughter
outburst
chuckle
smirk
chortle
to laugh in a nervous, self-conscious manner
smile
chortle
titter
smirk
a smothered laugh
chortle
outburst
smile
smirk
showing quick and inventive verbal humor
cute
light-hearted
witty
mocking
making fun of someone or something in a cruel way
hysterical
mocking
facetious
cute
an unexpected outcome or comeback
amusing
hysterical
ironic
mocking
hysterical
using irony in order to mock or convey contempt
providing amusement
creating uncontrolled extreme emotion--laughter in this case
foolish, unreasonable, ridiculous
Which of the following words best describes a humorous situation that is unexpected and contrary to what was intended?
A) Amusing
B) Ironic
C) Mocking
D) Witty
What is the term for a humorous play on words that exploits the different possible meanings of a word or words that sound alike but have different meanings?
A) Satire
B) Parody
C) Pun
D) Irony
In literature, which term refers to a character who provides a contrast to another character, often the protagonist, in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character, sometimes in a humorous way?
A) Foil
B) Antagonist
C) Protagonist
D) Narrator
