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Humor Theories

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Providing ample examples of humor in literature, psychology, and sociology, this presentation studies the concept and function of humor in society today. Covering what is classically "funny" and what is not, and why, the slideshow will inspire a rich debate with a plethora of examples spilling from the lecture seats. The final slides include several links to other humorous resources.

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metaphors, figurative language, literary devices, irony, humor, censorship

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censorship, humor, irony, jokes, metaphor, metonymy, synecdoche, taboos, victor raskin, tripartite classification, script model grammar, salvatore attardo, functions of humor, english language arts
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Grade
Higher Ed
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English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Presentations
Audience
For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
47

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