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Twists of Humor: The Art of Paraprosdokians
This chapter delves into paraprosdokians, humorous expressions that deliver unexpected twists, with examples from Groucho Marx and Dorothy Parker. It explores the evolution of humor in language, particularly in relation to marriage and gender, while contrasting paraprosdokians with garden path sentences.
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