WONDER #546: Does Every Joke Have a Punch Line?

Question 1 of 3

Comedy that relies on comical actions and reactions rather than dialog with punch lines is known as what type of comedy?

1. punch line
2. slapstick
3. knock-knock
4. hip-hop

Question 2 of 3

People who study the origins of words and phrases are known as what?

1. etymologists
2. wordists
3. phraseologists
4. librarians

Question 3 of 3

Punch lines are often funny because they’re what?

1. expected
2. boring
3. unexpected
4. sad

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