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Sometime in the eighties I noticed a shift in the focus of television sitcoms–the humorous situation was gradually being replaced by humorous banter. Witty retorts were more important than amusing events. In fact, often the events would be minimal. The … Continue reading
Posted in Literary devices, Literature, Writer's resource
Tagged epigram, euphemism, Humour, irony, literary device, litote, Oscar Wilde, Satire, wit
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