Which term describes duplications and repetitions as they relate to comedic structure?

Which term describes duplications and repetitions as they relate to comedic structure?

• A. Duplications And Repetitions
• B. Reversal Of Expectations
• C. Epigram
• D. Deus Ex Machina

Answer: (A)

Duplications and repetitions describe how a comedy builds humor by repeating lines, situations, or motifs and then varying them slightly. This pattern creates a rhythm that audiences recognize, building anticipation and allowing the joke to land more strongly as the familiar element is seen in a new light. In Wilde’s wit, recurring misunderstandings and running gags come back with twists that amplify the satire of social norms. The other devices point to different effects: a reversal of expectations hinges on an outcome that surprises the audience, an epigram is a concise witty remark, and a deus ex machina is an unlikely rescue that resolves the plot. Because duplications and repetitions directly describe how repeating elements are used to structure jokes and escalate humor, they fit best.