Humor & Figurative Language Analysis

Use this worksheet to record your observations of humor techniques and figurative language in each video clip. Fill in your answers in the spaces provided.

Examples Chart

Fill in the table below with brief notes for each example; you’ll elaborate on these in the sections that follow.

Clip 1: Modern Family (Modern Family Clip)

1. List two humor techniques you observed. For each, name the type (e.g., pun, exaggeration, irony) and describe what happens in the clip.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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2. Identify any figurative language used in Clip 1. For each, name the device (metaphor, simile, hyperbole, etc.) and quote the phrase from the clip.
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3. Choose one humor technique from above and explain how it enhances the comedic effect in this scene.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Clip 2: News Bloopers (News Bloopers Clip)

1. List two humor techniques you observed in this clip. For each, name the type and describe the moment it occurs.
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2. Identify any figurative language in Clip 2. Name the device and write the exact words used.
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3. Explain how one humor technique contributes to the overall funniness of the blooper clip.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Reflection & Pair Discussion

With a partner, compare one humor example and one figurative device each of you found. Summarize your discussion below.

Writing Extension

Write a short paragraph (4–6 sentences) that includes at least one humor technique and one figurative language device. Be creative!