Comedic Devices

verb To represent (something) as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it actually is; overstate

• It is important not to exaggerate the results of the study.
• Don't exaggerate how much fun we had at the party.
• Stop exaggerating, no one believes your stories.
• Her laughter could only be described as an exaggeration of joy.

verb to represent (something) as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it actually is

adjective representing something as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it actually is

• The news report was filled with exaggerated claims about the company's financial situation.
• She always tells exaggerated stories to make them more interesting.
• He totally exaggerated his skills on his resume.
• Her fear of spiders was so exaggerated that she screamed at the sight of a tiny spider.

noun a low or indistinct sound

verb speaking in a low or indistinct manner

adjective characterized by speaking in a low or indistinct manner

adverb in a low or indistinct manner

• The professor was mumbling throughout the entire lecture, making it difficult for the students to understand.
• I could hear my dad mumbling to himself while he was fixing the car in the garage.
• Stop mumbling and speak up, I can't hear what you're saying!
• The sound of the wind was like a gentle murmur, almost like nature was softly mumbling to itself.

noun a part of the body that is used for smelling and breathing

verb the action of causing a tickling sensation on the nose

adjective describing the act of causing a sensation on the nose

• The sensation of a nose tickling can be quite distracting during a serious meeting.
• I can't stop sneezing, my nose is tickling like crazy!
• My nose was tickling so bad, I thought I was going to sneeze my brains out.
• The thought of her upcoming performance made her feel like her nose was tickling with excitement.

noun a play on words that produces a humorous effect by using a word that suggests two or more meanings or by exploiting similar sounding words with different meanings

• The comedian's clever puns had the audience in stitches.
• I love it when you make puns, they always make me laugh.
• That pun was so corny, but I couldn't help but chuckle.
• His puns were like little puzzles, waiting to be solved.

noun a close companion or partner who accompanies someone in their activities or undertakings

• The detective's loyal sidekick assisted him in solving the case.
• My best friend is like my sidekick, always by my side.
• I'm looking for a new sidekick to join me on this adventure.
• Coffee is the perfect sidekick to my morning routine.