Types of Humour Presentation David, Jon, and Dylan

Parody An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.

Reversal To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so that it becomes ridiculous and it’s faults can be seen.

Incongruity Things that are purposely out of place for comic purposes.

Exaggeration Exaggeration is a term for a figure of speech. It means the describing of something and making it more than it really is. The verb is to exaggerate. “I was walking along when suddenly this enormous dog walked along. It was as big as an elephant”

Slapstick This is the type of humor that involves over the top physical activity that exceeds that norm of physical comedy.

Word Play Witty exploitation of the meanings and ambiguities of words, especially in puns. “Why don't some couples go to the gym? Because some relationships don't work out.”

Satire The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

Situational A comical (funny) tv or radio show that has a recurring cast of characters that are in unusual situations Often these situations happen to be comical rather than serious https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxhyJgzHQUI