01.04 Humor Aaron Alam.docx

01.04 Humor Sarcasm Definition: Similar to verbal irony, but sarcasm’s goal is to harm or insult. -

“For real?” “No for fake”

Hyperbole Definition: Exaggerated statements or claims not claims not meant to be taken literally. -

“We are so poor; we don’t have two cents to rub together.”

Malapropism Definition: An act or habit of misusing words ridiculously, especially by the confusion of words that are similar in sound. -

“Texas has a lot of electrical votes” – Yogi Berra

Understatement Definition: The presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is. -

“Houston, we’ve had a problem” -Jim Lovell

Dramatic Irony Definition: Irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama and is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play. -

Laurie Strode walking into the house that she knows Michael Myers is in.