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The Delivery of Humor I. Understanding delivery A. definition: the ability of the speaker to present the humorous material in th
The Delivery of Humor I. Understanding delivery A. definition: the ability of the speaker to present the humorous material in th
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The Delivery of Humor
I. Understanding delivery
A. definition: the ability of the speaker to present the humorous
material in the______way【T1】______
B. characteristics(drawn from the definition of a joke)
-______【T2】______
The setup should be direct and______.【T3】______
Otherwise, the humor will be______.【T4】______
— a climactic twist
being neat, absolutely clear and______【T5】______
II. ______delivery【T6】______
A. control over______【T7】______
— definition: ______between the end of the setup and the【T8】______
delivery of a punchline
— learning from______and noticing how to vary the delay【T9】______
to achieve the most effective results
B. ______the material【T10】______
— working on it in one’s mind
— seeking to make it appear______【T11】______
— connecting it to the important points of one’s message
— weaving it in as a/an______part of the speech【T12】______
III. Suggested practice material: "The Bird" story
The idea that anyone can tell a joke is______.【T13】______
Suggested steps for practice
— learning it______and practicing it【T14】______
— working on details
— telling it as often as possible
— observing______【T15】______
【T9】
In this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the mini-lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening to the mini-lecture, please complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Make sure the word(s)you fill in is(are)both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may use the blank sheet for note-taking.
You have THIRTY seconds to preview the gap-filling task.
(a thirty-second interval)
Now listen to the mini-lecture. When it is over, you will be given THREE minutes to check your work.
The Delivery of Humor
Good morning. Last time, we had an in-depth discussion about the definition and the psychology of humor in speeches. Today, we’ll look at something else about humor. One question that comes up most often when discussing humor is delivery. Delivery could be defined as the ability of the speaker to present the humorous material in the most effective way. How many times have you heard a person tell a long, labored, complicated joke, only to swallow the ending and leave everyone frustrated? You may have heard that anyone can tell a joke. Well, perhaps. But a joke is only the raw material: it must be crafted to fit smoothly into your talk.
You are likely there to educate and/or entertain. If you are there to educate, a judicious use of humor in your talk will keep the audience with you, always waiting for the next gem. Their attention will be to you and your message. If you are there strictly to entertain, then a string of jokes will not be the way to go either.
A look at the definition of a joke will have a direct bearing on your ability to " deliver" humor. Consider the definition: A joke is a brief oral narrative with a climactic humorous twist. Within that simple definition lies two critical points you must know to use humor successfully. First of all, it is BRIEF. Second, it has a climactic twist. For humor to work, it must spring upon the mind in an unexpected way, without a long-drawn-out setup. When you incorporate humor into your talk, it should slide in naturally. The setup must be direct and to the point, without too much embellishment. If you throw in all of the bells and whistles, going to extremes to paint the picture, you may make known the existence of the humor, thereby reducing its effectiveness.
As for the climactic twist, make every effort to put it at the very end of the story. The closer the twist is to the very end, the more effective the surprise. What you are delivering is the setup of the humor followed by the climactic humorous twist. In today’s quick-paced environment, people don’t like to hear jokes that are too "built up". They like things to be brief, concise and neat. And the same goes for the climactic humorous twist. It must be neat, absolutely clear and sudden.
You can improve your delivery through regular practice. One thing you can control is the length of the pause before delivering the punchline. Jack Benny was famous for his ability to use the pause to heighten the impact of the punchline. One of the most common questions asked about humor relates to timing and delivery. Timing can make the difference between a joke that is extremely effective and one that flops. Usually, timing relates to the delivery of the punchline. Jack Benny was a master at timing when he delivered his punchlines. Timing is concerned with the amount of time delay between the end of the setup of the joke and the delivery of a punchline. Too short a time and the impact is lessened by the abrupt end of the joke. It is your task to listen to the delivery of punchlines by professionals and to see how they wait until just the right amount of time has passed before they deliver the punchline. In your practice, notice how you can vary the delay to achieve the most effective results.
To use humor effectively, your materials need to be practiced and perfected. Once you have found material that looks promising, work on it in your mind. Roll it over. Massage it. Look for ways to make it appear spontaneous. Connect it to the important points of your message, weaving it in as a seamless part of your patter. Make it yours. Charlie’s "The Bird" story is a good one to start learning and practising with.
It has been said that anyone can tell a joke. Mark Twain said, "The humorous story is strictly a work of art — high and delicate art — and only an artist can tell it: but no art is necessary in telling the comic and witty story: anybody can do it." Perhaps, but even telling jokes takes some skill. I have heard, however, "The Bird" story ruined by several well-meaning speakers. Learn it word for word and practice it so that each separate part generates its own laughter. Pace, intonation, pauses all are critical elements that can be used to make this bird story fly or flop. It is a long humorous story with many details. Don’t try it out until you can do it well. Then, tell it as often as possible, practicing your delivery. If you need to illustrate the importance of being detail-oriented in customer service, you may find that you can use this in a public speaking situation. But for now, practice this on friends, once you have it down well.
When you present this humorous story, have fun doing it, but be diligent in your observations of the responses of listeners. Every time you present your material, look for ways to improve it. The old saying still goes: practice makes perfect!
I hope today’s lecture can offer you some insights into humor and the art of speaking. Thank you.
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