Miscellaneous
relationships among words, phrases; sentence structure
syntax
word choice
diction
a type of low comedy known for exaggerated physical reactions and/or physical mishaps
slapstick comedy
a special way of using tools or materials to do something
technique
how a character appears (hair, makeup, clothing)
costume
a break in tension, often through characters who are funny and not related to the main theme
release theory or comic relief
The scene of Drake and Josh working in the sushi factory was this level of comedy
low comedy
"a bicycle can't stand on its own because it's two-tired" is this type of joke
pun
something designed to bring about a certain result
device
a nonverbal, often involuntary, movement of facial muscles that communicates emotions, intentions, or social messages
facial expression
unconventional; lacking respect for that which is usually respected
irreverent
the order in which things follow one another
sequence
low comedy
Barbra Howard's appearance after her makeover was an example of this device
juxtaposition
The way people communicate feelings and attitudes through physical behaviors rather than words. It includes facial expressions, gestures, posture, and eye contact.
body language
when there is a, conflict, clash, or mismatch between what we expect to happen and what actually occurs
Incongruity Theory
when a character is not as smart as they think they are, causing the audience to laugh at their expense
superiority theory
a type of comedy whose purpose is to share a message or get an audience to think more deeply about a subject
high comedy
writing that creates a colorful, exact picture of a person, place, object or event
description
the way someone speaks, which conveys emotion, attitude or personality beyond the words they use
tone
the quality of being funny or amusing
humor
"light as a feather" is an example of this device
simile
a form of comedy that uses humor, irony or exaggeration to expose and criticize issues in society or people’s weaknesses
satire
an example; something that shows or proves
instance
when a character directly addresses the audience
breaking the 4th wall