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Detailed language notes for English Paper 1 for grade 11 and grade 12 students, which includes general answering techniques, as well as techniques of humour, figures of speech, dictionary entries as well as fact and opinion.

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  • April 12, 2020
  • 8
  • 2016/2017
  • Study guide

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  • english
  • grade 11
  • grade 12
  • matric
  • language
  • techniques of humour
  • answering techniques
  • figures of speech
  • ieb
  • paper 1

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  • University of the Witwatersrand (wits)
  • English
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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 ____________.

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