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Humor
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Humor
This paper analyzes humor according to theories of superiority, incongruity and tension release.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages) |
4 sources |
1991
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"There are three basic types of humor: verbal, visual and physical. Verbal humor involves the use of words and it can be found in such things as puns, jokes and witticisms. Visual humor involves the use of images as seen in cartoons and in the physical appearance of some comedians. Physical humor relates to the use of actions. Perhaps the best example of physical humor is "slapstick" comedy which includes such wild actions as pie fights or chase scenes. There are verbal, visual, and physical forms of humor; however, it is obvious that verbal, visual or physical things alone are not funny. There are other conditions added to the verbal, visual or physical stimuli which contribute to their being humorous. In order to determine what is involved in humor and why some things are funny and others are not, it is necessary to turn to the theories of humor which have been ... "More papers on Humor:
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Humor (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 11, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Humor/18777
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"Humor" 15 January 2012. Web. 11 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Humor/18777>
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