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Working from the Text
8. Referring back to the words and phrases you’ve underlined, write an objective summary of a section of the text by putting the main points into your own words. Remember that a summary is a broad overview of the text; stick to the main points by writing about big ideas and excluding smaller details.
Using Precise Diction to Analyze Humor
9. To analyze a text carefully, one must use specific words to describe the humor and explain the intended effect. Work collaboratively to define terms and to understand the nuances of words with similar denotations (definitions). You have already encountered some of these words.
my Notes
Words to Describe Humor
Denotation
Connotations
amusing
cute
facetious
hysterical
ironic
irreverent
laughable
light-hearted
ludicrous
mocking
sarcastic
satirical
witty
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