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KS'
CLASSIFICATION
OF JOKES |
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Play on Words |
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1 |
Pun |
Similar sound – different meanings. Two
disparate strings of thought tied together by an acoustic knot. |
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Play on Physical
features and actions |
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2 |
Parody |
Parody is the
most aggressive form of comic devices such as imitation, impersonation,
and disguise. |
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3 |
Caricature |
Exaggeration of physical feature or mannerism. |
4 |
Slap-Stick |
Acts of stupidity and practical jokes |
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Play on Ideas |
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5 |
Irony |
Unexpected twist in fate,
eg. victorious underdog |
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6 |
Satire |
Indirect criticism / Slime through analogy. |
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7 |
Slime / Slur |
Put-Downs on various sub-groups, eg. race, etc. |
I kid you not!