Comedy in Ancient Greece
Comedy in the Middle Ages
Styles/Types of Comedy
Characteristics of Satire
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The Greek word for comedy, a combination of "kōmos" and "ōdē," meaning "revel" and "song"
kōmōidía
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During the Middle Ages, this organization used comedic performances as part of its push to establish dominance over most of Europe
The Catholic Church
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A comedic imitation or mockery of a specific work, style, or genre- Scary Movie is an example of this.
Parody
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Outside of entertainment and laughter, this is the main purpose of satire
Social and political commentary/critique
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Delivering a joke at just the right moment so it lands most effectively
Timing
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Comedy and Tragedy masks
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Geoffrey Chaucer popularized writing in this language, widely spoken by the "common people" who were his target audience.
English
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While Romeo and Juliet is not a comedic story, Romeo's death scene is one of the most famous examples of this type of comedy
Dramatic irony
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In order to fully understand political cartoons, you usually need to understand this
Context
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Clever and playful use of language
Wordplay
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This term refers to performers on stage who would comment on the action of the play and interact with the characters or audience, helping to move the story forward and enhance the comedic or tragic elements
The Chorus
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This is arguably the most iconic comedic text to come out of the Middle Ages
The Canterbury Tales
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Jokes about personal trauma, taboo subjects, or humanitarian crises
Dark Humour
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A style of cartooning that exaggerates characteristics or behaviours to make them easily recognizable
Caricature
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This refers to the unique angle from which a story is told to enhance the comedic elements and relatable
Perspective
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Known as the "father of comedy," this playwright was known for his strong political commentary. His works are the oldest surviving comedic texts in the world
Aristophanes
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This genre of comedy was very popular in the Middle Ages, and relies on stock characters, physical humour, and slapstick
Farce
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Mean Girls is an example of this style of comedy, using exaggeration, stereotypes, and absurd situations to criticize and comment on the modern high school experience
Satire
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A Modest Proposal uses this characteristic a lot, which involves presenting something as less significant or serious than it actually is
Understatement
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When the outcome is significantly different from what was expected
Situational irony
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This term describes a unique feature of ancient Greek comedy, where the chorus could addresses and even criticize the audience directly
Parabasis
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This type of play was eventually banned by the Pope in the early 13th century, moving comedy out of the church and into the public
Mystery Plays
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Focuses on the witty and humorous portrayal of social behaviour, etiquette, and the upper classes
Comedy of Manners
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This is both an element of humour and a characteristic of satire, where the "joke" comes from inconsistencies or contradictions in the subject matter
Incongruity
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The author of A Modest Proposal
Jonathan Swift