Comedy

Comedy is a genre of literature, film, and performance that aims to entertain and amuse the audience through humor. It involves the use of comedic devices such as exaggeration, absurdity, wordplay, and irony to create laughter. Comedic narratives often feature misunderstandings, playful characters, and situations that lead to humorous outcomes.

Traditionally, comedy contrasts with tragedy, as it typically has a light-hearted tone and often concludes with a positive resolution, such as love or reconciliation. Various forms of comedy include stand-up routines, sitcoms, slapstick, satire, and romantic comedies. The essential goal of comedy is to provoke amusement and facilitate enjoyment, often engaging social commentary by highlighting the absurdities of human behavior and society.