The+Call+of+the+Wild

=Tone Dictionary: =

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The tone is mocking and ridiculing of Tim Tebow and his belief. This example is funny because the actors portray a set of characters that are popular. They discuss controversial topics as well as make playful fun of Tim Tebow and his religious beliefs. It makes the reader laugh. ======

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The tone of the Knight is belittling while the tone of Arthur is stunned. This example is funny because the Knights understatement of how his wound is merely a flesh wound while he is actually gushing blood. The Knights refusal to give up is also humorous. It makes the reader hysterical. ======

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The tone of the quote is charming and menacing al at the same time. This example is funny because of the contrasting ideas towards a subject. It makes the readers giggle. ======

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The tone is degrading and silly. This example is funny because it is playfully mocking Elvis Presley and his different facial features. It makes the reader smirk because it is an unusual and inaccurate picture. ======


 * Generalization: **A basic group of ideas, concepts, information ex: stereotypes

[|Stereotypes of women]

The tone of this is mocking. The creater of this is mocking the way society labels women as domestic in the household and that being what they are useful for. It is funny because we all know it is true that we see women as this and we continue to persue this as our social norm. It makes the reader laugh because it shows how many things have a stereotype label to it and we follow along with it.


 * Surprise:** When something is unexpected, an action or an ending

[|Boy Crossing the Road]

The tone of this is comical and facetious. This is funny because of the unexpected ending and the craziness of that even happening. People would laugh because of the extremeness. The watcher reacts with laughter because of the video being simple and calm and then to an unrealistic extreme. The watcher sees the child as peaceful and following rules trying to cross a road but does not expect an explosion.


 * Double Entendre:** When a statement could have more than one meaning

[|Fresh Prince of Belair]

The tone of this is comical and irreverent. This is funny because of it being a popular show and the use of a pick-up line. The reaction of viewers would be giggling because of their familiarity with pick-up lines.


 * Inherently Funny Words:** Words that simply make people laugh

[|Funny Words]

The tone of this is ribald. This is funny because the words are so weird and awkward sounding. The reader smirks because of maybe the feeling of awkwardness when hearing the word or just the sounding of the word is funny, or maybe even the meaning.

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When something is out of place or inappropriate behavior.
[|3 Stooges Trailer]

The tone of this clip is comical and completely ridiculous. Throughout the clip the 3 stooges are doing things that are out of place, such as a nun in a skimpy bathing suit and looking into an iPhone. It helps the reader find the ridiculous tone in showing behaviors that none would see in a public place, which makes it funny.

Absurdity:
Something that is clearly illogical and obviously wrong.

[|Just For Laughs]

The tone of this clip is harmlessly comical. The prank is something that would never happen so it is obviously illogical, which is what appeals to the reader when the people being pranked believe the ridiculousness. It is what makes it funny.

**Distortion:** Alteration of shape, concept, person, time

[|Shallow Hal]

The tone in this clip is comically serious in that it is funny in the way it is presented, but all together has a serious undertone. This clip shows distortion when it shows the alteration between the fat and skinny girl, according to Hal's perception. It gives the reader a sense of reality with a sense of whimsical in order to create a funny tone with a serious topic beneath.

Riddles:
A puzzling statement or question

[|Riddle]

The tone of this riddle is purely comical. This is a puzzling question that qualifies it as a riddle. It conveys thought in the reader that makes the answer comical because of it's simplicity.

Very exaggerated statements, obvious sarcasm
 * Hyperbole:**

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The tone of all these hyperboles is to stress a point to an extent of comedy. The fact that what they say are extremely random and most likely untrue makes them hyperboles.

When characters or concepts shift positions of power or identification
 * Inversion/Reversal:**

Using a word with more than one meaning in a specific context
 * Word Play-Pun:**

To go off topic or off a path
 * Deviation:**

Is an abrupt transition in style from the exalted to the commonplace, producing a ludicrous effect
 * Bathos:**