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8 Cards in this Set
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Irony
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an intentional between what is said or thought and what actually happens. Usually a surprise.
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Premise
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The main idea of a joke. The thing being joked about. They are broad categories. ex. blonde jokes
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Set-Up
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The story of the joke or the question asked. It builds expectation in the audience and builds up to a climax.
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Punch Line
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the end of the joke, the heart of what makes it funny
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Straight Man
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the member if the comedy duo who appears to have more intelligent. Keeps a straight face and reacts calmly to things.
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Comic
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the "funny one" in a comedy duo. Often goofy and shows more emotion.
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Parody
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Copying substance and style at with purpose of poking fun at the source of material being copied.
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Satire
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Making fun of someone else's foolishness or the faults of an institution thorough imitation, parody, and irony.
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