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What is the essential agon of comedy according to the revised view?
What is the essential agon of comedy according to the revised view?
- A conflict between ages
- A struggle between a relatively powerless youth and societal conventions (correct)
- A conflict between genders
- A struggle between two societies
What did Northrop Frye depict the two opposing sides in Greek comedy as?
What did Northrop Frye depict the two opposing sides in Greek comedy as?
- Society of Rich and Society of Poor
- Society of Youth and Society of the Old (correct)
- Society of Men and Society of Women
- Society of Masters and Society of Slaves
Where did the term comedy originate?
Where did the term comedy originate?
- Medieval Europe
- Renaissance Italy
- Ancient Greece (correct)
- Ancient Rome
What is a newsroom?
What is a newsroom?
Who are typically present in a newsroom?
Who are typically present in a newsroom?
What is another term for the newsroom used by some journalism organizations?
What is another term for the newsroom used by some journalism organizations?
In a print publication's newsroom, what do reporters do?
In a print publication's newsroom, what do reporters do?
What method do reporters generally use for writing their stories?
What method do reporters generally use for writing their stories?
What type of equipment did reporters in a print publication's newsroom use in the 1970s?
What type of equipment did reporters in a print publication's newsroom use in the 1970s?
Who are the stories submitted to in a print publication's newsroom?
Who are the stories submitted to in a print publication's newsroom?
What is the role of a photojournalist in a newsroom?
What is the role of a photojournalist in a newsroom?
What is the term for a journalist who works independently, often remotely?
What is the term for a journalist who works independently, often remotely?
What is the structure reporters generally use for writing their stories?
What is the structure reporters generally use for writing their stories?
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Study Notes
Overview of Comedy as a Genre
- Comedy is a genre of fiction that aims to be humorous and induce laughter in various entertainment mediums.
- The term originated in ancient Greece, where political satire performed by comic poets influenced public opinion.
- Greek comedy involved a dramatic performance that pitted two groups or societies against each other in an amusing conflict.
- Northrop Frye categorized these opposing sides as the "Society of Youth" and the "Society of the Old".
- The essential conflict in comedy is depicted as a struggle between a relatively powerless youth and societal conventions.
- The youth is constrained by their lack of social authority and must resort to ruses to overcome obstacles.
- Comedy often relies on the use of humor to highlight societal norms and challenge them.
- Theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, and books are all mediums in which comedy is expressed.
- Comedy has the power to entertain, but it can also serve as a form of social commentary.
- The purpose of comedy is to induce laughter and provide amusement to the audience.
- Comedy can be found throughout history and across cultures, adapting to different contexts and styles.
- The genre of comedy continues to evolve and be a popular form of entertainment worldwide.
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