Question

One characteristic of slapstick comedy is _____.

a. dramatic irony

b. tripping and falling

c. it requires the audience to pay close attention

d. wordplay, including sarcasm

Answer 1

B.) Tripping and Falling --- Slapstick is a physical form of comedy. Think of TheThree Stooges

Answer 2

One characteristic of slapstick comedy is tripping and fallling (b). Slapstick comedy is a type of humour that has to do with the exaggeration of physical activity. It is characterized by absurd situations and sometimes by violent action. For instance, think of Home Alone and the situations in which Harry and Marv find themselves in when they are at Kevin's.