English Answering Techniques and Techniques of Humour
Techniques of Humour:
Pun:
Definition:
A pun is a technique of humour. It involves a play on words when two words sound alike but have
different meanings.
Answering technique:
The pun occurs in the words/s ____________. The first meaning of the word is ____________.
However, the second meaning of the word is ____________. Therefore, the pun is effective.
Irony:
Definition:
Irony occurs when the opposite, unexpected or contradictory occurs to what you expect.
Answering technique:
I would expect ____________. However, it is ironic because the opposite/unexpected/contradictory
occurs. In fact, ____________. Therefore, the use of irony is effective.
Sarcasm:
Technique of humour that is often described as the ‘lowest form of wit’.
Definition:
Sarcasm is an extreme form of irony in which the opposite of what you mean is said with the
intention of hurting someone’s feelings.
Answering technique: the person/
individual being
sarcastic
The technique of humour used is sarcasm as ____________ is being unnecessarily rude or
aggressive by suggesting that ____________.
Techniques of Humour:
Pun:
Definition:
A pun is a technique of humour. It involves a play on words when two words sound alike but have
different meanings.
Answering technique:
The pun occurs in the words/s ____________. The first meaning of the word is ____________.
However, the second meaning of the word is ____________. Therefore, the pun is effective.
Irony:
Definition:
Irony occurs when the opposite, unexpected or contradictory occurs to what you expect.
Answering technique:
I would expect ____________. However, it is ironic because the opposite/unexpected/contradictory
occurs. In fact, ____________. Therefore, the use of irony is effective.
Sarcasm:
Technique of humour that is often described as the ‘lowest form of wit’.
Definition:
Sarcasm is an extreme form of irony in which the opposite of what you mean is said with the
intention of hurting someone’s feelings.
Answering technique: the person/
individual being
sarcastic
The technique of humour used is sarcasm as ____________ is being unnecessarily rude or
aggressive by suggesting that ____________.
