Satirical Devices

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adjective showing no emotion or animation; expressionless

adverb in a deadpan manner

  • The comedian delivered his jokes with a deadpan expression, leaving the audience unsure if he was serious or not.
  • She has a deadpan sense of humor that always catches people off guard.
  • I love how he can pull off that deadpan delivery, it's so funny!
  • Her deadpan response to the criticism showed just how unfazed she was by it.