PPT-Malapropisms (

Author : jane-oiler | Published Date : 2016-03-23

Dogberryisms Usually the unintentional humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase especially the use of a word sounding somewhat like the one intended

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Dogberryisms Usually the unintentional humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase especially the use of a word sounding somewhat like the one intended but ludicrously wrong in the context . Understand how Dogberry and the Watch are presented in this scene.. Understand the comic effect of malapropisms. Act 3, Scene 3. Dogberry and the Watchmen. Dogberry and the watch are introduced to relieve and screw up the tension on the eve before the wedding.. A.k.a. ". Dogberryisms. ". Dogberry. Constable . Characterized as incompetent and uneducated, but proud of his job title (even though he has poor job performance). Shakespeare uses the irony of a dim-witted man in a distinguished, leadership position to create an element of humor in the play as the character's true purpose..

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