📚ap english literature review

Humor

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Humor is a literary device used to provoke laughter or amusement in readers. It can take various forms, such as witty dialogue, funny situations, or clever wordplay.

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