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Comic relief
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soulagement comique, intermède humoristique
a literary technique that uses humor to interrupt serious or tragic scenes in order to provide a temporary release from emotional tension
What is "comic relief"?
Comic relief is a literary device used to provide a temporary break from the tension or seriousness of a story through humor. This technique introduces humorous characters, scenes, or dialogue to lighten the mood and offer the audience a chance to relax before returning to the main, often more intense, narrative. For instance, in a dramatic play, a clumsy servant or a witty sidekick might provide comic relief by making jokes or getting into amusing situations. This helps balance the overall tone of the work and can enhance the impact of the more serious elements.
comic relief
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Exemple
The dim character in the movie provided comic relief with his silly antics.
The airheaded character in the comedy film provided comic relief with their lighthearted and silly behavior.
In the middle of the gripping court drama, the witness's non sequitur about his pet turtle's escape provided unexpected comic relief.
