Stand-up comedy

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/stand-up-comedy

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Stand-up comedy?Global, with major centers in North America, Europe, and Australia
2. How many people live in Stand-up comedy?Estimated hundreds of thousands of active professional and semi-professional comedians worldwide
3. What language do people speak in Stand-up comedy?Performed in virtually all languages, with English being dominant in international markets
4. Who were some early stand-up comedians?In the past, people like Mark Twain, Lenny Bruce, and Richard Pryor were famous stand‑up comedians who used jokes and personal stories to entertain.
5. How do comedians make people laugh?Comedians write jokes, practice timing, use their voice and body, and create a special character to connect with the crowd.

Vaudeville: A theatrical genre of variety entertainment popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often featuring comedic monologues.
Persona: The distinct character or identity a comedian adopts and projects during their performance.
Social Commentary: The act of using humor or satire to critique societal issues, norms, or political events.