1. SB 5.9 Elements of Humor Unit 5 Level 3

2. To identify specific elements of comedyTo define and apply knowledge of humorous elements Purpose

3. BAV Elements of Humor definitionpictureexamples Focus on comic characters, situations, and wordplay. Humor often depends on some combinations of these three elements.

4. WHY is it funny? Explaining why something is funny can be a challenge, but there are some commonly used devises that usually make people laugh. Although sometimes we may not see the humor in a text, it is important that we are able to recognize the elements of humor and appreciate the attempt.

5. Humorous ElementDefinitionLevel of ComedyExamples of Text Comic Characters and Caricatures Comic Situations Comic Language: Wordplay One-liners Puns Comic Language: Hyperbole Graphic Organizer

6. Creating a Poster Working in small groups, create a poster on the element assigned to your group. The poster should include: The element Definition Visual representation