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Satire, Irony, Humor Exam Review
Satire, Irony,
Humor
Comedic Devices
A-E
and conventions
Comedic Devices
F-P
and conventions
Comedic Devices
Q-Z
and conventions
Stock Characters
A literary work that
ridicules its subject
through various comedic
devices in order to make
a comment or criticism
about it.
Overused,
hackneyed phrases,
plots, characters,
situations, etc.
Define “potty humor”
This character serves as a
figure of fun, a moral
example, or as a plot
device to disrupt public
gatherings.
when the opposite of
what is expected
happens
To enlarge, increase,
or represent
something beyond
normal so it’s
ridiculous or its faults
are clearly seen.
To imitate the
techniques and/or
style of some person,
place, or thing.
Using verbal irony
to belittle
something or
someone; biting
humor at another’s
expense.
Expressing an idea
with less emphasis
or in a lesser
degree than is the
actual case.
when the audience or
reader knows more
than the character
Using phrases or
words in which the
second meaning is
usually a sexual one.
A play on words that
creates dual meaningnot sexual
To present things
in the opposite of
the normal order
When the literal
meaning is the
opposite of the
implied
the exaggeration of
the traits of a
person or type
Intentionally putting
two elements that
don’t belong together
side by side for
emphasis.
A boisterous form of
comedy marked by
chases, collisions,
and crude practical
jokes. Very physical,
silly, “cheap laughs”
comedy.
A character recognized as
having the lowest IQ level
of a group. Sometimes seen
as a pothead in modern
versions.
This character seems
trustworthy and without
motivation, but he/she
acts as a catalyst for the
plot by playing tricks or
creating chaos.
Humor that utilizes
farce, slapstick,
burlesque, and physical
comedy; it requires
little to no thought for
readers and is funny in
an obvious way.
Subtle , witty humor
that appeals to intellect
and makes fun of
society or social norms.
This type of humor
often uses verbal irony
and reversal as a means
of satire.
Satire in which the
voice is indulgent,
tolerant, amused, and
witty. The speaker
holds up to gentle
ridicule the absurdities
and follies of human
beings.
an object or person
that appears
outside of its
designated and
appropriate time
period
A light dramatic work
with highly improbable
plot situations,
exaggerated characters,
and often slapstick
elements. A ludicrous
mockery
Explain the
convention of
Comic Vice
The penny, pinching selfish
character
A reference to
another artistic
piece,
historical/political
figure or event…for
added meaning and
purpose
To present things
those are out of
place or are absurd in
relation to its
surroundings.
The author’s
attitude towards
the subject
matter
This character could be
called a “brown nose”
A literary or dramatic
work that ridicules a
subject either by
presenting a solemn
subject often in an
undignified way. The
term also refers
comedy characterized
gross sexual comedy
or
Name one work from
this course in which
the conventions of
mistaken identity,
violence and
coincidence were all
used. Be specific.
Name a literary work
in which drunkenness
and eavesdropping
were both used. Be
specific.
Identify the
target of criticism
from two films
viewed in class.
Connect two characters
from “The Big Lebowski” to
stock characters we
studied
Name two puns on
character names
from two different
works. Explain the
purpose of the puns.
Identify the
target of criticism
from two reads
from the course.
In classic comedy this
character is often a clown or
joker who speaks in riddles
and puns. Despite the name,
this character is often
extremely intelligent, wise, or
witty and reveals key truths
about other characters
Formal satire in which
the speaker attacks
vice and error with
contempt and
indignation-it uses
realism in its harshness
to produce scorn or
anger.
This type character
exaggerates his/her own
greatness while belittling
others.