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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Stand-up comedy can be defined as a comedic performance addressing a live audience in the goals of making them laugh. It usually is a rhetorical performance but many comedians employ crowd interaction as part of their set or routine. \newline % Row Count 5 (+ 5)
{\bf{Types of humor}} \{\{nl\}\} {\bf{Physical}} comedy, from clowns to slapstick, engages through expressive antics. {\bf{Self-deprecating}} humor adds a personal touch, while {\bf{surreal}} and {\bf{observational}} genres explore the absurdities of life. {\bf{Improvisation}} showcases spontaneity, and {\bf{wit-wordplay}} entertains through linguistic cleverness. {\bf{Topical}} comedy critiques current events, and {\bf{anecdotal}} humor shares relatable life narratives. {\bf{Satiric}} comedy exaggerates societal norms, while {\bf{dark}} humor navigates taboo subjects. {\bf{Slapstick}} revels in physical antics, {\bf{character-based}} humor involves impersonation, and {\bf{deadpan}} comedy employs emotionless delivery for comedic effect.% Row Count 20 (+ 15)
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{\bf{Purpose}}: Stand-up comedy entertains, informs and connects with audiences through humor, often addressing societal issues, cultural nuances, and personal experiences in a lighthearted and relatable way. & {\bf{Cultural importance}}: Stand-up comedy is a window into language, cultural subtleties and societal norms. The genre reflects and comments on cultural diversity, social issues and everyday life, which allows language learners to understand the cultural intricacies of the language they are studying. \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Authentic Language Use: Offers authentic and colloquial language use, exposing learners to informal language, idioms, and slang commonly used in everyday conversation. \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 4)
- Cultural Fluency: Through comedic narratives, learners gain insights into cultural references, humor, and societal norms, enhancing their understanding of the target language community. \newline % Row Count 8 (+ 4)
- Listening and Pronunciation Practice: Through listening practice, it allows learners to tune their ears to different accents, intonations, and pacing, thus improving their pronunciation and comprehension skills. \newline % Row Count 13 (+ 5)
- Expressive Communication: Encourages learners to express themselves creatively, using humor and wit, fostering confidence in their language proficiency.% Row Count 17 (+ 4)
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Comedians and TV-show hosts usually produce this genre. \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 2)
- Everyone reads or listens to this genre. \newline % Row Count 3 (+ 1)
- Comedy can be different between cultures, countries, social contexts (with \seqsplit{family/friends/coworkers…)}.  Cultural nuances, interpersonal relationships and societal dynamics play a role in shaping comedic preferences, making humor context-dependent and diverse. Thus, the content of stand-ups will change depending on contexts.% Row Count 10 (+ 7)
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Encourage individuality, constructive feedback, performance techniques, writing workshops, handling nerves, and studying successful comedians.% Row Count 3 (+ 3)
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Often drawing inspiration from everyday life, relationships, societal norms, and personal experiences. \{\{nl\}\} Comedians use humor to shed light on the absurdities and contradictions in these themes. \{\{nl\}\} Common topics include family dynamics, social issues, technology, and the human condition. The effectiveness of stand-up often lies in the relatability of the themes to the audience.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Stand-up comedy is primarily a spoken and performative genre.. It is presented live on stage, with the comedian delivering jokes, anecdotes, and commentary directly to the audience. However, stand-up can also be presented through recorded performances, such as comedy specials on television or online platforms.\{\{nl\}\} The visual aspect is essential, as facial expressions, body language, and timing contribute significantly to the comedic delivery. \{\{nl\}\} However, before the advent of online video streaming, audio-recordings of stand up performances were popular in the form of comedy albums.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Everyday language mixed with impactful vocabulary \{\{nl\}\}Varied to suit different comedic styles\{\{nl\}\} High-frequency words for accessibility} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\hspace*{6 px}\rule{2px}{6px}\hspace*{6 px}Sarcasm, irony, slang, colloquialisms, rhetorical devices, jargon, niche language, parody, imitation, incongruity, self-deprecation, word repetition} \tn 
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- Cultural Sensitivity: Be mindful of cultural references and language nuances. \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 2)
- Syntax: Play with sentence structure for comedic effect. \newline % Row Count 8 (+ 2)
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- Collaborate with language teachers from other countries to organize a storytelling exchange. Students share humorous anecdotes from their culture, fostering cross-cultural understanding and language practice. \newline % Row Count 10 (+ 5)
- Invite local comedians for a live session or arrange virtual sessions with comedians from diverse cultural backgrounds. Students can analyze different comedic styles, gain insights into cultural humor, and interact with comedians in Q\&A sessions.% Row Count 15 (+ 5)
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Good Stand up to watch: \seqsplit{https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/feb/22/streaming-with-laughter-the-50-best-standup-comedy-shows}  \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 3)
Explaining comedic timing: \seqsplit{https://www.masterclass.com/articles/guide-to-comedic-timing} \newline % Row Count 8 (+ 2)
One liners: \seqsplit{https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saoZjwf7Mfo}   \newline % Row Count 10 (+ 2)
Joke Formula : \seqsplit{https://www.thegag.club/comedianknowledgebase/3-Part-Joke-Structure}   \newline % Row Count 12 (+ 2)
Types of Comedy/ Joke: \seqsplit{https://www.masterclass.com/articles/types-of-comedy}  \& \seqsplit{https://www.masterclass.com/articles/the-10-most-popular-types-of-jokes}% Row Count 15 (+ 3)
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