Everything about Comedic Device totally explained
A
comedic device is used in
comedy to write humor in a common structure. They can become so common that they're difficult for writers to use without being perceived as
cheesy.
List of comedic devices
Double entendre
A
double entendre is a spoken
phrase can be understood in either of two ways. The first, literal meaning is an innocent one, while the second meaning is often
ironic or risqué and requires the hearer to have some additional knowledge.
Hyperbole
A hyperbole is a figure of speech in which statements are exaggerated or extravagant. It may be used due to strong feelings or is used to create a strong impression and isn't meant to be taken literally.
Mistaken identity
The mistaken identity of twins is a centuries old comedic device used by Shakespeare in several of his works. The mistake can be either an intended act of deception or an accident. Modern examples include
The Parent Trap,
The Truth About Cats and Dogs,
Sister, Sister and
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Monocle
It is a popular perception that the
monocle can easily fall off with the wrong facial expression. As a comedic device, an upper-class gentleman drops his monocle when he makes a shocked expression. The monocle falls into the gentleman's drink, smashes into pieces on the floor, etc.
Prank call
A prank call is a form of practical joke committed over the telephone. Prank calls range from annoying hang-ups to false calls to emergency services or bomb threats.
Pun
A
pun consists of a deliberate confusion of similar
words or
phrases for humorous effect, whether humorous or serious. A pun can rely on the assumed equivalency of multiple similar words (
homonymy), of different shades of meaning of one word (
polysemy), or of a literal meaning with a
metaphor. Bad puns are often considered to be
cheesy.
Slapstick
Slapstick is a type of comedy involving exaggerated physical violence. Slapstick was heavily used by
Buster Keaton,
Charlie Chaplin,
Laurel and Hardy, the
Keystone Kops, the
Three Stooges. Slapstick is also common in animated
cartoons such as
Tom and Jerry and
Looney Tunes.
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