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Who is the author of 'The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny'?
What is the main theme of the book?Being funnyBeing seriousBeing sarcasticBeing romantic
What does the author suggest is the key to 'being funny' on page 45?
What is the purpose of 'comic premise' as per the book?Foundation for all humorTo confuse readersAs a plot deviceTo develop characters
What is the term for a joke that falls flat as per the book?
Who is the intended audience of the book, according to the author?Comedy writers and performersScience studentsHistoriansDoctors
What elements does the author discuss under the 'comic structure'?
'Straight line, joke; straight line, joke.' This phrase is used in reference to what?Comedic rhythmPlot developmentCharacter developmentScene setting
What does the author say about slapstick comedy on page 132?
The author discusses comic heroes. Which of these features are typical to a comic hero according to the book?They are ordinary peopleThey are extraordinarily intelligentThey are physically imposingThey are highly skilled