Types of Jokes: A Brief Classification
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Puns
A play on words, often used to confuse and delight.
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Double Entendres
A joke that relies on multiple meanings, often used to make you groan.
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Wordplay
A joke that uses word order, syntax, or grammar to create humor.
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Sarcasm
A joke that uses irony, often to be mean or sarcastic.