What is the definition of JARGON?

specialized or technical language of a trade/similar group

What is the definition of SATIRE?

form of high comedy used to expose issues in society

What is the definition of ANALOGY?

shows a relationship of function or purpose

What is an example of an ANECDOTE?

mother tells her son about a family vacation in her youth

What is the definition of INCONGRUITY THEORY?

people laugh at things that don't belong are put together

What is the definition of SARCASM?

a bitter or cutting remark that mocks or taunts

What is the definition of CARICATURIZE?

authors exaggerate characteristics of a person for humor

Which sentence is best example of how the author of “Underfunded” uses satire to create humor?

With our budget, past tense must become a thing of the past

What is the DENOTATIVE definition of swag?

stuff we all get, a curtain fastened so as to hang in a drooping curve

What is an example of a SUPERIORITY THEORY?

laughing at a blind person looking for their cane

What is the definition of CONNOTATION?

the social definition of a word

What is the definition of VICE?

immoral or evil habit or practice

What is the definition of PERSONA?

the voice or character speaking or narrating a story

What is an example of a INCONGRUITY THEORY?

laughing when the fat man eats less then the skinny man

Which sentence describes characteristics of high comedy?

Includes clever wordplay & wit regarding larger social issue, Purpose is to express an opinion or to promote deep thought

What is the definition of IRONY?

opposite of what was meant or expected

What is the definition of DENOTATION?

the dictionary definition of a word

What is the definition of ALLITERATION?

repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of words

What is an example of a ALLITERATION?

“She sells sea-shells down by the sea-shore”

What is an example of a PUN?

how punny, Santa’s helpers are known as subordinate Clauses

What is the definition of JUXTAPOSITION?

places normally disassociated ideas, words & things together

What is the definition of POLITICAL CARTOONS?

deals with larger issues that communicate political messages

The author conveys humor in the essay “Brothers” by using

repetition of words such as "puke."

What is the definition of COMICS?

a visual story that started as bound collections of strips

Which sentence describes characteristics of low comedy?

Characters are exaggerated caricatures in unlikely situation

What is an example of an ANALOGY?

You are as annoying as nails on a chalkboard

What is the definition of SUPERIORITY THEORY?

audience members laugh at those who seem stupider then them

the herd of cattle getting lost in a giant redwood tree that hollowed out hyperbole emphasizes?

the size of the redwood trees in California.

The humor in the line “does tree bark make a racket” stems from

questioning whether trees bark like dogs and make noise

The phrase “swept his brush daintily back and forth” creates humor because Tom is

pretending he likes painting in order to get friends to join

What is the definition of ANECDOTE?

brief entertaining account of an incident or event

skyscraper so tall they put hinges On the two top stories to let moon go by, hyperbole suggests

a skyscraper can reach into space.

Which sentence from Tom Sawyer best illustrates how Twain creates humor by using irony?

While Ben worked Tom sat and planned slaughter of innocents

What is the definition of LOW COMEDY?

humor focused on situation or series of events

What is the CONNOTATIVE definition of swag?

having nice clothes, dressing and being stylish

What is the definition of PUN?

humorous use of a word to suggest another word w/same sound

What is an example of a LOW COMEDY?

Tom and Jerry, America's Funniest Home Videos

What is an example of SATIRE?

“Supreme Court Rules Supreme Court Rules”, "Alton Attorney Accidentally Sues Himself"

What is an example of a RIDICULE?

mimicking your friends way of eating for laughs

What is the definition of HIGH COMEDY?

humor focused on characters, dialogue, and ideas

What is the definition of HYPERBOLE?

extreme exaggeration for emphasis, used for comedic effect

What is the definition of RELEASE THEORY?

humor gives a break from tension

Which phrase from “Made You Laugh” would the author most likely use to define humor?

“laughter as the unofficial language of Earth”

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What is the definition of JARGON?
humor language
opposite of what was meant or expected
specialized or technical language of a trade/similar group
a regional or social variety of a language
2
What is the definition of SATIRE?
a bitter or cutting remark that mocks or taunts
form of high comedy used to mock or taunt viewers
immoral or evil habit or practice
form of high comedy used to expose issues in society
3
What is the definition of ANALOGY?
a form of high comedy
shows a relationship of function or purpose
the dictionary definition of a word
words that sound the same at the beginning sounds
4
What is an example of an ANECDOTE?
a story about a dog
reading story to your son
mother tells her son about a family vacation in her youth
Clifford the Big Red Dog
5
What is the definition of INCONGRUITY THEORY?
humor gives a break from tension
audience members laugh at those who seem stupider then them
people laugh at things that don't belong are put together
humor language
6
What is the definition of SARCASM?
form of high comedy used to expose issues in society
form of high comedy used to mock or taunt viewers
a bitter or cutting remark that mocks or taunts
to mock or taunt
7
What is the definition of CARICATURIZE?
exaggerated characteristics create distorted idea of people
exaggerated poems of a person
comic book characters
authors exaggerate characteristics of a person for humor
8
Which sentence is best example of how the author of “Underfunded” uses satire to create humor?
Hundreds of school districts are expected to follow suit
We were forced to drop history class a couple of months ago
With our budget, past tense must become a thing of the past
Pasttense instruction only the latest to face chopping block
9
What is the DENOTATIVE definition of swag?
stuff we all get
dressing cool
having nice clothes, dressing and being stylish
a curtain fastened so as to hang in a drooping curve
10
What is an example of a SUPERIORITY THEORY?
laughing during a funeral
laughing at a blind person looking for their cane
laughing when someone falls
laughing when the fat man eats less then the skinny man
11
What is the definition of CONNOTATION?
the dictionary definition of a word
the social definition of a word
a form of high comedy
words that sound the same at the beginning sounds
12
What is the definition of VICE?
form of high comedy used to mock or taunt viewers
a bitter or cutting remark that mocks or taunts
immoral or evil habit or practice
to mock or taunt
13
What is the definition of PERSONA?
an alter ego
the voice or character speaking or narrating a story
characters in a story
narrator of a story
14
What is an example of a INCONGRUITY THEORY?
laughing during a funeral
laughing at a blind person looking for their cane
laughing when someone falls
laughing when the fat man eats less then the skinny man
15
Which sentence describes characteristics of high comedy?
Characters are exaggerated caricatures in unlikely situation
Includes clever wordplay & wit regarding larger social issue
Purpose is to express an opinion or to promote deep thought
is focused primarily on the situation or series of events
16
What is NOT an example of HYPERBOLE?
"Massy bony thoughts"
"Of pancakes so thin they only had one side"
"Of a man so tall he must climb a ladder to shave himself"
"the walking house frame"
17
What is the definition of RIDICULE?
a bitter or cutting remark that mocks or taunts
form of high comedy used to mock or taunt viewers
form of high comedy used to expose issues in society
to mock or taunt
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What is the definition of IRONY?
opposite of what was meant or expected
a bitter or cutting remark that mocks or taunts
immoral or evil habit or practice
form of high comedy used to expose issues in society
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What is the definition of DENOTATION?
the dictionary definition of a word
words that sound the same at the beginning sounds
a form of high comedy
the social definition of a word
20
What is the definition of ALLITERATION?
a regional or social variety of a language
humor language
repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of words
specialized or technical language of a trade/similar group
21
What is NOT an example of a YARN?
"the walking house frame"
"Of a runt so teenyweeny it takes two men & a boy to see it"
"Of pancakes so thin they only had one side"
"Of a man so tall he must climb a ladder to shave himself"
22
What is an example of a ALLITERATION?
Going home to go home
“She sells sea-shells down by the sea-shore”
Itsy Bitsy Spider
Doug the dog ran home
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What is an example of a RELEASE THEORY?
laughing when the fat man eats less then the skinny man
laughing at a blind person looking for their cane
laughing when someone falls
laughing during a funeral
24
What is an example of a PUN?
one liners
bad jokes
how punny
Santa’s helpers are known as subordinate Clauses
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What is the definition of JUXTAPOSITION?
things that go together
things that don't go together
places normally associated ideas, words, & phrases together
places normally disassociated ideas, words & things together
26
Writing an analysis of a political cartoon using RAFT what would you put under "Topic?"
the intended audience
where the cartoon was found
use of narration frames
what is happening
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What is the definition of POLITICAL CARTOONS?
a long involved story telling of fantastic events; tall tale
brief entertaining account of an incident or event
meant to entertain with a beginning middle and end
deals with larger issues that communicate political messages
28
The author conveys humor in the essay “Brothers” by using
repetition of words such as "puke."
short phrases such as “stick with your brothers.”
specific diction such as "wagon."
dashes before listing family members.
29
What is the definition of COMICS?
a visual story that started as bound collections of strips
meant to entertain with a beginning middle and end
brief entertaining account of an incident or event
deals with larger issues that communicate political messages
30
Which sentence describes characteristics of low comedy?
Its a subtle humor requiring reflection to realize the humor
Includes clever wordplay & wit regarding larger social issue
Characters are exaggerated caricatures in unlikely situation
Purpose is to express an opinion or to promote deep thought
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What is an example of an ANALOGY?
a simile
You are as annoying as nails on a chalkboard
Love like a rose
a metaphor
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What is the definition of SUPERIORITY THEORY?
audience members laugh at those who seem stupider then them
people laugh at things that don't belong are put together
humor language
humor gives a break from tension
33
the herd of cattle getting lost in a giant redwood tree that hollowed out hyperbole emphasizes?
the size of the redwood trees in California.
that it is silly for cattle to travel to a tree.
the age of the redwood trees in California.
that it is possible for cattle to get lost in a tree.
34
The humor in the line “does tree bark make a racket” stems from
saying that trees make more noise than cars in a traffic jam
questioning whether trees bark like dogs and make noise
making reader wonder if trees make noise when nobody isthere
having the reader to visualize a tree making a tennis racket
35
What is an example of CARICATURIZE?
Harry Potter's dumb expression
a dog's long tail
Mr. President's big ears
Kristin Stewart's smile
36
The phrase “swept his brush daintily back and forth” creates humor because Tom is
good at painting though tries to get friends to paint fence
imagining he is artist to impress friend with painting skill
pretending he likes painting in order to get friends to join
more interested in painting picture than playing with friend
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What is the definition of ANECDOTE?
humor language
a long involved story telling of fantastic events; tall tale
brief entertaining account of an incident or event
humorous use of words to suggest another word sound the same
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skyscraper so tall they put hinges On the two top stories to let moon go by, hyperbole suggests
the moon is small enough to go through a building.
the moon can move freely in the sky.
a skyscraper would only have two top stories.
a skyscraper can reach into space.
39
Which sentence from Tom Sawyer best illustrates how Twain creates humor by using irony?
He got out his worldly wealth... not enough to buy freedom
Flying down the street with a tingling rear Tom was painting
While Ben worked Tom sat and planned slaughter of innocents
By afternoon from being a poor boy Tom was rolling in wealth
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What is the definition of LOW COMEDY?
humor focused on characters, dialogue, and ideas
humor focused on situation or series of events
humor gives a break from tension
humor language
41
What is the CONNOTATIVE definition of swag?
a curtain fastened so as to hang in a drooping curve
having nice clothes, dressing and being stylish
stuff we all get
dressing cool
42
What is the definition of PUN?
specialized or technical language of a trade/similar group
humorous use of a word to suggest another word w/same sound
a regional or social variety of a language
repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of words
43
What is an example of DIALECT?
Have a nice day everyone
Have a nice day Y'all
Come home now!
You can come home now
44
What is an example of a LOW COMEDY?
Tom and Jerry
America's Funniest Home Videos
The Simpsons
Futurerama
45
What is an example of SATIRE?
"Army Vehicle Disappears"
“Supreme Court Rules Supreme Court Rules”
'Missippi's Literacy Program Shows Improvement"
"Alton Attorney Accidentally Sues Himself"
46
What is an example of a RIDICULE?
copying your friends hand motions
a story about a dog who eats his girlfriends lunch
mother tells her son about a family vacation in her youth
mimicking your friends way of eating for laughs
47
What is the definition of HIGH COMEDY?
humor focused on situation or series of events
humor language
humor gives a break from tension
humor focused on characters, dialogue, and ideas
48
What is the definition of HYPERBOLE?
a humorous use of word to suggest another word w/same sound
a long involved story telling of fantastic events; tall tale
opposite of what was meant or expected
extreme exaggeration for emphasis, used for comedic effect
49
What is the definition of RELEASE THEORY?
people laugh at things that don't belong are put together
audience members laugh at those who seem stupider then them
humor gives a break from tension
humor language
50
Which phrase from “Made You Laugh” would the author most likely use to define humor?
“laughter as the unofficial language of Earth”
“that joke was voted the funniest in the world”
“submit opinions online using a ‘Giggleometer’”
“cultures who don’t speak a word of the other’s language”
51
What is an example of PERSONA?
Spongebob Square Pants
Dora
Jeff Dunham's puppet Peanut
Eminem
52
What is an example of JARGON?
What is his blood pressure?
Have a nice day everyone
Have a nice day Y'all
Do your due diligence before you fire the guy
53
What is the definition of CARICATURE?
exaggerated poems of a person
exaggerated characteristics create distorted idea of people
comic book characters
drawings
54
What is the definition of FOLLY?
immoral or evil habit or practice
to mock or taunt
a bitter or cutting remark that mocks or taunts
foolish actions; an absurdity
55
What is the definition of YARN?
extreme exaggeration for emphasis, used for comedic effect
a long involved story telling of fantastic events; tall tale
a humorous use of word to suggest another word w/same sound
opposite of what was meant or expected
56
What is the definition of DIALECT?
humor language
opposite of what was meant or expected
a regional or social variety of a language
specialized or technical language of a trade/similar group
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What is an example of a HIGH COMEDY?
Tom and Jerry
Futurerama
The Simpsons
America's Funniest Home Videos
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What is the definition of COMIC STRIPS?
brief entertaining account of an incident or event
a long involved story telling of fantastic events; tall tale
meant to entertain with a beginning middle and end
deals with larger issues that communicate political messages

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