Character Stereotypes
What would a character who thinks they are smarter than everyone else be called?
Know-it-all
Acting out to minor news instantly.
Exaggerated reaction/overreaction.
What is often more important than the joke itself?
Timing.
Why are facial expressions important in comedy?
They help to convey exaggerated emotions.
What is the funny part of a joke called?
Punchline.
What is a character who is portrayed as popular, fashionable, and socially powerful at the expense of others?
Mean Girl
Delaying response by adjusting something small instead of answering.
Stalling.
When a character looks at an absurd or unexpected event, looks away, than looks back.
Double-Take.
What are some things actors can change in their voices to create comedy?
Pitch/tone/speed
What part of a joke leads to the Punchline?
The Setup.
Why are prominent flaws important in comedic characters?
Flaws make them funny and relatable.
Organizing tiny things to avoid a bigger problem.
Procrastinating.
What kind of reaction often gets laughs after something chaotic happens?
Deadpan/serious reactions.
Speaking very quickly can help to show what kind of character?
Nervous/excited character
What role does the "straight man" play in comedy?
They react seriously to funny characters.
What personality trait often makes characters unintentionally funny?
Overconfidence.
What is funny physical comedy called?
Slapstick
How long are Pre-Punchline pauses typically?
0.5 to 1 second
Drasticly overstating the truth for a dynamic or ridiculous effect.
Exaggeration (hyperbole).
What are the four pillars of Comedy?
Surpirse, Relief, Absurdedy, and Conection
Typically, the helpless, beautiful love interest.
Damsel in Distress.
What comedic technique of using mico-actions and expressions to define a character.
Mannerisms.
What is the technical name for pauses in comedic pieces?
Beats.
Comedians known for their flawless adaptation and technical expressions and vocal tricks.
Impersonator.
Subverting expectations.