High comedy

High comedy or 'pure comedy' is a type of comedy characterized by witty dialog, satire, biting humor, or criticism of life. [1]

Today, high comedy can be seen among sitcoms targeted at cultured and articulate audiences. Examples of high comedy are frequently found in Monty Python skits.

See also

References

  1. ^ Trumbull, Eric W. (2008-01-04). "Types of Drama / Plays: Comedy". Northern Virginia Community College. http://novaonline.nvcc.edu/eli/spd130et/typecomd.htm. Retrieved 2010-06-28.