Which word or phrase means: friendly conversation in which people make a lot of jokes about each other?
Culture Spot Humour around the world
Up the ladder · Advanced English
Subunit questions
Question 1
A
punchline
B
banter
C
sitcom
D
deadpan
Question 2
Which word or phrase means: saying the opposite of what you mean in order to make fun of someone?
A
sarcasm
B
slapstick
C
banter
D
punchline
Question 3
Which word or phrase means: humorous acting in which the performers fall over, throw things, etc?
A
banter
B
slapstick
C
punchline
D
sitcom
Question 4
Which word or phrase means: a comedy TV program with a story based around a funny situation?
A
deadpan
B
irony
C
sitcom
D
sarcasm
Question 5
Which word or phrase means: sounding completely serious when you are saying something funny?
A
irony
B
deadpan
C
sarcasm
D
slapstick
Question 6
Which word or phrase means: saying the opposite of what you mean in order to be humorous?
A
irony
B
sarcasm
C
slapstick
D
banter
Question 7
Which word or phrase means: the part of the joke that explains the meaning?
A
sitcom
B
punchline
C
deadpan
D
irony
A preview of “Culture Spot Humour around the world” from the unit “Up the ladder” in Advanced English: 2 lesson sections, 7 definitions, 7 worked questions.
Source: National Center for Curriculum Development, Culture Spot: Humour around the world (pp.62-63)
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