Comedy

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A comedy is a kind of play, television show or a movie that is funny or that has a happy ending. Comedy can also be people telling jokes and funny stories Comedy was started by the ancient Greeks.

People who are known for acting in comedies are comedians. Many comedies plays were written by William Shakespeare.

[edit] History

The exact timeline of comedy is not known but it is believed that it started in the time of the Ancient Greeks. They were known for their sense of crazy things and comedy evolved through celebrations in villages and towns. People would insult each other for entertainment and would joke about the other person.

William Shakespeare wrote comedy in the 1500’s. His comedies include:

  • All’s Well That Ends Well
  • The Comedy of Errors
  • A Midsummer Nights Dream
  • Twelfth Night

[edit] Types

There are different types of comedy. Comedy comes in the forms of slapstick and stand-up. Slapstick is a form of comedy where people just do silly things such as tripping, falling over or embarrassing themselves to make people laugh. Stand-up comedy is where people stand up in front of a crowd and tell jokes. People can do this as a job to earn money or just as a hobby.

Comedy movies are very popular and there are also dramedy’s and Rom-coms. Dramedy’s are comedy dramas and Rom-coms are Romantic Comedies. Television sitcoms are the television version of a comedy. The word "sitcom" stands for situational comedy"

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