| Term | Definition |
|---|
| 10 types of comedy | situation, idea, dark, romantic, farce, burlesque, slapstick, satire, character, manners |
| comedy of situation | ordinary person in abnormal situation |
| Comedy of idea | witty play about philosophy of idea, thought- democrat dating republican |
| Dark Comedy | Taboo, off color subjects, abortion, incest |
| Farce | exaggeration |
| Burlesque | skits, vignettes |
| slapstick | violence |
| satire | poking fun- will ferrell, george bush |
| Comedy of character | name gives you information about the play |
| Comedy of manners | upper-class |
| romantic comedy | 2 people falling in love |
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