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Theories of Humor

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Which theory of humor emphasizes the incongruity or unexpectedness of a situation?

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Incongruity Theory
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The Incongruity Theory, proposed by Arthur Koestler, suggests that humor arises from the sudden perception of incongruity or unexpectedness in a situation.

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