17th Century
What was Restoration Comedy known for mocking?
What is the absurdity and hypocrisy of social norms?
Who was a famous satirist known for Gulliver's Travels?
Who is Jonathan Swift?
What type of humor did Charles Dickens use in his novels?
What is social satire?
Which playwright is known for absurdist works like Waiting for Godot, highlighting the meaningless routines of life?
Who is Samuel Beckett?
Which platforms have expanded comedy’s reach in the 21st century, allowing for short, viral forms of humor?
What are social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube?
What humorous device involves a character saying the opposite of what they mean, often to emphasize irony?
What is sarcasm?
What is satire, and which writer used it to critique society?
What is satire, a humorous critique of vice?
Which American author used humor in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?
Who is Mark Twain?
What type of humor uses illogical situations to explore existential themes, popularized by playwrights like Samuel Beckett?
What is absurdist humor?
Which convention uses an unexpected twist or punchline to create humor in a short amount of time?
What is a punchline?
What was the purpose of humor in 17th-century plays?
What is to critique societal hypocrisy?
Which 18th-century satirist wrote about vanity in The Rape of the Lock?
Who is Alexander Pope?
How did Oscar Wilde use humor to critique social norms?
How is epigrammatic wit and irony used in a humorous critique?
Who used humor in plays like Pygmalion to critique social inequalities and norms?
Who is George Bernard Shaw?
How has social media changed the way comedians reach audiences in the 21st century?
What is by enabling direct, instant interaction and viral sharing across global audiences?
How did audiences react to Restoration Comedy?
What is to appreciate its mocking of the elite?
What literary technique did Voltaire use in Candide to convey humor?
What is ironic humor to highlight flaws?
How did The Importance of Being Earnest use irony?
What is through satire and witty dialogue?
How did musical comedies in the 20th century appeal to broader audiences?
What is by combining humor, song, and dance?
What is the term for comedy that includes underrepresented voices and broadens perspectives through diverse storytelling?
What is inclusive comedy or representational humor?
How did humor in the 17th century reflect the political climate?
How does it satirize monarchy and religion?
Which 18th-century work critiqued religious hypocrisy using humor?Explain how Pride and Prejudice uses subtle humor.
What is Candide's satire of false optimism?
Explain how Pride and Prejudice uses subtle humor.
How does it show humor in romantic missteps?
How does absurdist humor in works like Endgame reflect existentialist views on human purpose?
What is by illustrating the futility and absurdity of life?
How do comedians today use humor to address complex social issues while reaching global audiences?
What is by combining relatable, everyday humor with topics on social justice, diversity, and equity?