One of the treats in store for you before the school year ends is reading Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. Reading comedy is new to us and I want to make sure you get the jokes. In class we briefly researched different types of comedy.
Think of a funny tv show, movie, book, play etc. that you particularly enjoy and write about what type of comedy it includes. Most movies or tv shows have features of many types of comedy. For example, a romantic comedy may also be slapstick or satirical. What features does your favorite movie, etc. include? Why is it funny?
Write two paragraphs for this post. The first paragraph should discuss a tv show, movie, etc. that you find funny and write about which features of comedy it includes. What is the funniest part or what makes it funny in general? For the second paragraph, write about The Importance of Being Earnest. What features of comedy have you noticed thus far? What are some funny parts or lines that you enjoyed? How is reading comedy different from reading drama?
Due Monday, May, 23.
