Unit 2: Vocabulary: Humor & Comedy
Types of Humor
A short story said to make people laugh.
Saying the opposite of what you mean to mock.
A joke using words with double meanings.
A practical trick played on a friend.
Humor used to criticize politics or society.
When the opposite of what is expected happens.
People & Performance
A person whose job is to make people laugh.
The group of people watching the show.
A funny TV show about everyday characters.
A funny drawing or animated film.
A very short funny scene or play.
To amuse or interest people.
Describing Humor
Extremely funny.
Clever and quick with words.
Foolish in a fun way; not serious.
Causing laughter or pleasure.
Making jokes about sad or serious topics.
Not very original or smart, but maybe funny.
Idioms
To tell a joke.
To joke by telling a small lie.
To stop yourself from laughing.
To laugh very hard.
To laugh loudly for a long time.
A lively, funny person at a social event.
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