What is funny about this sketch? Watch the clip paying close attention not just to what is being conveyed but how it is being conveyed. Then, write a 250-350-word descriptive essay on the sketch’s comedic form using relevant terminology and concepts from class readings and lectures. If for any reason you cannot access youtube, you can find the sketch here.
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Other Instructions:
Consider both the form (visual style, style of performances, physical comedy and so on) and the content (dialog, jokes, message, etc.) as you isolate and describe the comedic elements at work in the scene.
This essay should make use of as many keywords and comedic terms from class as are applicable in describing
Do not describe every moment or aspect of the scene in equal detail as you won’t have space to do all of that and get into enough depth on whatever you think is most important. Instead, focus in on key moments or aspects to exemplify the style(s) of comedy.
Grading will be based on how well you’re able to describe these clips and mastery of terms and concepts.
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