Ernest literary terms Flashcards
1
Q
stock device
A
stereotyped plot twist (plot device)
2
Q
cliché
A
overused phrase
3
Q
stock character
A
stereotyped or predictable character
4
Q
burlesque
A
exaggerated emotion or action
5
Q
comedy of manners
A
comedy of a particular social class (usually upper-class) and its behaviors
6
Q
farce
A
exaggerated plot
7
Q
high comedy
A
intellectual comedy (you have to think about it for it to be funny)
8
Q
low comedy
A
physical, slapstick comedy
(like SNL)
9
Q
parody
A
a written imitation of a serious work
10
Q
invective
A
harsh written language
(written sarcasm)
11
Q
innuendo
A
a hint at something
usually negative or suggestive
12
Q
intrigue comedy
A
includes spies, false identity, and/ or a character that can’t be trusted; mystery comedy
ex: James Bond? idk, that’s what Raglin said
