PPT-Irony and Humor

Irony Irony is a statement that intends to express the opposite of what was stated Irony is about expectations Types of Irony Verbal Irony A character says one thing but means the opposite Also called. As you watch and listen, write down 3-4 things you notice that characterize the following video and audio clips. iphone. 5. Jon Stewart "Fox News“. George Carlin "Icebox Man“. Weird Al "Amish Paradise". Comedy and Satire. AP English IV. Mrs. Oualline. What is Comedy?. What Is Comedy?. Comedy is based on IRONY.. Awareness of irony is INTELLECTUAL, not EMOTIONAL.. Comedy lifts us out of our emotional responses.. What Makes Something Funny?. Three Levels of Comedy. Low comedy. Based on the physical. Often includes crude or “potty” humor. Doesn’t take much thought to “get it”. Sometimes referred to as “dumb humor”—gut centered. an introduction to humor in literature. a. nd in our lives. We hear the word ‘humor’ all the time…. But what does it mean?. According to the Random House Dictionary, humor is defined as . a comic, absurd, or incongruous quality causing . Introduction to Satire!. (2014. ). Day 1. Satire Notes Packet. Use your packet to take notes about the elements of satire. . You will two . summatives. for this unit:. Elements of Satire Terms, “A Modest Proposal” and speaker/author test. your best joke. .. What makes that joke . funny. ? Or, what makes it . not. funny. ?. Knock Knock…. E. B. White said, . “Analyzing . humor is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies of . Introduction to Satire!. (2014. ). Day 1. Satire Notes Packet. Use your packet to take notes about the elements of satire. . You will two . summatives. for this unit:. Elements of Satire Terms, “A Modest Proposal” and speaker/author test. Aristotle defined comedy as one of two main forms of drama—comedy and tragedy. Most contemporary views see comedy as a form of humorous text. Why are we amused?. Relief theory. Reducing physiological tension caused by the self-censoring of the baser instincts (Freud). Aristotle defined comedy as one of two main forms of drama—comedy and tragedy. Most contemporary views see comedy as a form of humorous text. Why are we amused?. Relief theory. Reducing physiological tension caused by the self-censoring of the baser instincts (Freud). . Irony is about expectations. Types of Irony. Verbal Irony. A character says one thing but means the opposite. Also called. . sarcasm. . or being. . sarcastic. .. Examples. The locker room smells really good.. Test name = 2009. 55 questions. For the grade: 100% = 70% on the test (38 correct). 1 . pt. e/c 39 and above. Copy of test for your reference.. Return ALL bubble sheets and tests to front table.. This year’s student average = 72%. Satire (Noun): . A literary manner which combines humor with criticism for the purpose of instruction or the improvement of . humanity. Modern Satirists. Early Western Satirists. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745): . Test name = 2009. 55 questions. For the grade: 100% = 70% on the test (38 correct). 1 . pt. e/c 39 and above. Copy of test for your reference.. Return ALL bubble sheets and tests to front table.. This year’s student average = 72%. Humor. What makes people laugh?. Humor. What makes YOU laugh. ?.   . What . do you find funny & why?. Humor. Why do a humorous speech?. Humor . is pervasive . and . universal (all cultures & languages laugh).