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__ Generalization: __

A basic group of ideas, concepts, information



The passage is funny because the artist is using the generalization of how when it comes to trees they all have their names but people usually define them as just a “tree”. The reader can relate to the error of generalization because I’m sure the audience has referred to an oak or pine tree as just a tree.

__ Incongruity: __ Out of keeping or place; inappropriate The tone of this picture is humorous. The passage is witty because obviously Santa Clause’s, long sleeves, and many articles of clothing don’t belong on the beach on a nice warm sunny day. This gives the reader a sense of humor from the misplacement upon the setting.

__ Surprise: __ To come upon or discover suddenly and unexpectedly [] The tone of the video clip is unpredicted. The passage is comical because the baby is scared of the simplicity of a sneeze. The unexpected face and reaction that the baby gives off from the sneezes leaves the reader in laughter.

__ Absurbity: __ The quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable

The tone presented in the picture is unrealistic. The painting is amusing because Elmo in an ancient painting is extremely unseen and this to the audience’s eyes can be found amusing.

__ Caricature: __ An exaggeration of a characteristic or quality

The tone demonstrated in this illustration is exaggeration. The image is portrayed as funny because Amanda Seyfried has very big eyes in real life which is characterized onto this picture in the same way, just as more as an over exaggerated statement. The amplified version of someone’s so called “flaws” brings humor to the piece.

__**Riddles: **__ Example- What is as big as you yet does not weigh anything. - your shadow Definition- A question intentionally phrased to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer. Tone- humorous Explanation- riddles can be funny because the answers are unexpected and the reader might find it humorous. The question can confuse the reader and the answer can be simple.

__**Parody:**__ Example- Artists "Weird Al" and Rucka rucka ali Defintion- An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. Tone- Mocking Explanation- Spoofs or parodies are humorous because they will mock a certain subject. The contrast between the two are large enough to cause laughter.

Example- fanfaronade Definition- words that may be considered inherently funny Tone- humorous Explanation- Funny words are found humorous by the audience because they sound humorous and might have a relation to the word.
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__**Double Entendre;**__ Example- "Police begin campaign to run down jay walkers" Definition- a word or phrase open to two interpretations. Tone- humorous Explanation- double entendres are humous because of the second meaning many people think of first. Thinking of a police officer running over a person is funny to many people.

Example- The ship hung in the sky in much the same way bricks don't Definition- An abrupt, unintended transition in style Tone-humorous Explanation-
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__**Distortion:**__ Example - Definition- alternation of shape or form of an object. Tone- humorous Explanation-

__**Lauren Bowsher**__ Hyperbole __**- Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally**__

Example- I am so thirsty I could drink the pacific Ocean. Exaggerating their need for something to drink. No one could drink an entire ocean. The tone of this example is sarcastic. This example is funny because people can envision someone sitting there with a straw just drinking up a whole ocean with is totally unrealistic. It gives the reader a visual they can see and imagine in their minds.

Generalization __**-A general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.**__

Example- This example shows that America is stereotyped to be overweight and infatuated with food. Especially fast food. The tone of this example is judgmental and playfully taunting. This example shows a man that is carrying around burgers and it showed that in is America because the man is wearing the American flag as a suit. It is funny because it is not true about many Americans and that is how people around the world see us.

Pun- using a word with more than one meaning in specific context Example- This example shows that there are two different meanings for the word toad. The tone of this example is comical. This example is funny because first of all frogs don’t park anywhere. Also, toad is another word for frog and when it is said that that all the frogs who park there will be toad is shows the humor that toad can mean different things in different contexts.

Oxymoron __**- when two words with contrasting ideas are put together to make a new word**__

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This example shows a non smoking sign in an ashtray- which is totally contradicting. The tone of this example is ironic. This example is funny because it is ironic that there is a no smoking sign in an ashtray. It just does not make any sense at all. Another example of an oxymoron is the word jumbo shrimp. Shrimp are not supposed to be jumbo.

Understatement- __**The presentation of something as being smaller or less good or important than it actually is**__

Example- This example uses understatement written in big letters to catch peoples attention then goes on to talk about how Lance Armstrong is a decent cyclist. The tone of this example is informative and ironic. This example is funny because is it is such an understatement. Lance Armstrong was the greatest cyclist to ever live. It is also ironic that he is so good because people are now talking about how he could have possibly used drugs to enhance his performance.

Inversion/ reversal- when characters or concepts shift positions of power of identification Example- This example is showing the reverse affect of what is supposed to happen in anger management courses. The tone of this example is comical. This example is funny because a person is not supposed to kill people to get their anger out at anger management classes they are supposed to work on themselves. The peoples reaction to what this guy just did also adds something to the