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Words that may have several meanings in a humorous situation are called?
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∙ 16y ago
A pun is a usually humorous play on words, which depends on the fact that several words can sound the same but have different meanings (ie are homophones)
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A short account of an interesting or humorous incident is called?
Anecdote
Exaggeration used for emphasis that can create a humorous effect is called?
"Caricature" ?
What Reference books that contain words of similar meanings and opposite meanings are called?
Thesaurus
Humorous person is called?
A comedian, a humorist, a person who laughs
What is the humorous bone?
It is the long bone in the upper arm going from the shoulder to the elbow. Even though it's called the "funny bone" it is in fact spelled "humerus" not "humorous".
What is a humorous drama called?
Folley
What are 2 words that have oppesite meanings called?
Words that have opposite meanings are called antonyms.
What is a humorous play with a happy ending called?
Comedy
A person who is humorous is often called a bit of a?
joker or a comedian.
Why does the humerus called the funny bone?
Humerus, humorous. You get the pun?
What is Norman Rockwell's style of art?
It can be called humorous realism.
What is a humerouse?
"Humerouse" appears to be a misspelling of the word "humorous," which means funny or amusing.
A short account of an interesting or humorous incident is called?
Anecdote
What is a very short humorous or nonsensical poem called?
A limerick.
What is a short humorous play called?
A short humorous play is called a farce. It typically involves exaggerated situations, physical comedy, and improbable plot twists to make the audience laugh.
What Reference books that contain words of similar meanings and opposite meanings are called?
Thesaurus
Exaggeration used for emphasis that can create a humorous effect is called?
"Caricature" ?
