Literary Humor and Satire

Sarcasm is mocking or ironic language used to convey contempt or ridicule. Option C shows someone speaking mockingly about having a celebratory meal from salary increments, which fits the definition of sarcastic speech. The other options show different concepts: satire involves exaggeration for criticism, stumbling is physical, and lolz is internet slang.

A farce is a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, often with improbable situations. The key is that while intended to be funny, farce can also become irritating through exaggerated absurdity. Among the options, 'nonsense' best captures this sense of something ridiculous that may be amusing but can also be annoying. The other options (jaunt, candor, fierce) don't relate to theatrical comedy or absurdity.

To 'get a charge out of something' is an idiom meaning to derive enjoyment or excitement from it, similar to getting a kick out of something. The example sentence shows someone enjoying a joke. The other options either aren't standard idioms or don't match the meaning of finding something amusing.

Laughter triggers mirror neurons in observers, causing them to spontaneously smile or laugh. This social bonding mechanism is why laughter spreads in groups.

Starting with a joke is risky because humor is subjective, culturally dependent, and can easily fail or offend. Professional presentations are more effective when opened with clear purpose statements, relevant questions, or compelling facts. What 'lightens the atmosphere' for one person may create discomfort for others, making False the correct answer.

A laugh track is the recorded audience laughter that is added to television sitcoms and comedy shows to enhance the comedic effect. This technique has been used since the 1940s and 1950s, with the term specifically referring to this practice. The other options - 'laugh box', 'laugh-o-tron', and 'laugh score' - are not standard industry terms.

Onions make people cry due to the chemical syn-propanethial-S-oxide released when cut, not laugh. This is a well-known biological reaction to onion vapors irritating the eyes.

Absolute means complete, total, or unconditional. When something is absolute, it's not relative or comparative - it exists without qualification or exception.

A farce is a comic dramatic work or light play characterized by broad comedy, exaggerated situations, and slapstick humor. It features ridiculous, improbable scenarios for comedic effect. Option B (canter) describes a slow gallop, C might mean underscore, and D could be furtive - all unrelated to theatrical comedy.

The Joke Master tells a brief, appropriate joke at the meeting start to create a relaxed atmosphere. Long stories, mocking others, or offensive humor violate Toastmasters principles of respect and inclusivity.

Swift's 'A Tale of a Tub' (1704) satirizes religious dogma and superstition by mocking the extremes of Catholicism, Lutheranism, and Calvinism through the allegory of three brothers (Peter, Martin, and Jack) representing different Christian sects.

The term "faux pas" is a French expression that literally translates to "false step." In English, it is used to describe a social blunder or an embarrassing mistake made in a social situation. The spelling in the question is a slight typo of the standard "faux pas."

A farce is a comedy that aims at entertaining the audience through situations that are highly exaggerated, extravagant, and thus improbable. It is a comic dramatic work that uses buffoonery and horseplay and typically includes crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situations. In this context, the given statement holds true. Option A is the answer.

A satire is a comic dramatic piece that uses highly improbable situations, stereotyped characters, extravagant exaggeration, and violent horseplay or buffoonery. However, there's no element of satire as such. However, there are some farces which may have some satirical elements. Examples are The Importance of Being Earnest, Taming of the Shrew. Option A is the answer.