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The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize peoples stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues |
Satire |
SNL |
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An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect |
Parody |
Young Frankenstein |
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Improvised performance, especially by a comedian |
Improv |
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The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. |
Irony |
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Say something amusing while affecting a serious manner |
Deadpan |
Mr. Ronan |
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A comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and improbable situations |
Farce |
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Comedy based on deliberately clumsy actions and humorously embarrassing events |
Slapstick |
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A natural aptitude for using words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humor. |
Wit |
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A situation comedy |
Sitcom |
Modern Family |
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Romantic comedy |
a movie or play that deals with love in a light, humorous way |
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