comedy Flashcards
(7 cards)
laughter
indignation
is the anger that is evoked by something unjust, unworthy or mean
a high and angry voice
in good country people when the bible salesman says “I hope you don’t think I believe in that crap!
high comedy
relies more on wit and wordplay than physical actions for its humour, for example, jokes about physical appearance is avoided
low comedy
it places greater emphasis on physical actions, visuals gags
valuable purpose for stirring human failing
satiric comedy
human weaknesses are ridiculed, they are coolly malicious and gently biting
critical of people’s manners and their morals
romantic comedy
main characters are lovers and its plot unfolds their ultimately successful striving to be
united much ado about nothing
dark comedy
a comedy based on problems of a personal or social nature.
involving comedy and tragedy
carnage
