Ch4 Flashcards

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Farce

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A comic play using exaggerated characters

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Irony

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The using of a word to display the exact opposite of its true meaning

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Jocular

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Characterized by a joking manor

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Lampoon

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A written piece that pokes fun at someone

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Levity

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A light or humorous manor or attitude

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Parody

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A comic imitation that exaggerates characteristics in order to poke fun

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Raillery

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Good natured teasing

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Regal

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To delight in pleasure or give pleasure

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Satirical

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Using sarcasm or sharp wit to expose human weakness

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Buffoon

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A clown or jester

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