๐Ÿ“šap english literature review

Comedy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Comedy is a genre of literature that aims to entertain and amuse through humorous situations, witty dialogue, and happy endings. It often involves misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and lighthearted themes.

AP course connection

Topic 1.3: 1.3 Understanding how a storyโ€™s structure affects interpretations

Unit 1
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