The Idea of "Getting" a Joke,according to the Text,depends on

question 82

Multiple Choice

The idea of "getting" a joke,according to the text,depends on

• A)knowing the joke teller well.
• B)having a different social background than the joke teller.
• C)understanding the two realities involved and appreciating their difference.
• D)understanding exactly why someone is telling a joke.

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