Elements of Humor

Question 1

A representation in which the characters distinctive features or peculiarities are exaggerated

Ex: a picture of frodo with large eyes staring at the ring like it is the most important thing in the world

Answer 1

comic characters/caricatures

Question 2

comic effect dependent upon the involvement of the main character in a predicament or ludicrous complex.

Ex: Man dressed as a banana is slipping on banana

Answer 2

Comic Situations

Question 3

short sentence play on words

Ex: 5/4 People have trouble with fractions

Answer 3

One liners & Puns

Question 4

extreme exaggeration

Ex: I’m so hungry I could eat a horse

Answer 4

Hyperbole

Question 5

Something that’s the opposite of what the audience thinks is gonna happen

Ex: Jumbo SHrimp

Answer 5

Situational Irony

Question 6

Type of humor that is focused primarily on the characters, dialogue, or ideas. High comedy tends to make a person giggle or smirk and you need to have background knowledge to understand.

Answer 6

High

Question 7

Type of humor that is focused primarily on a situation or series of events. Most people get it. (people falling or bodily functions)

Answer 7

Low