amuses the audience
allows the protagonist to overcome forces opposing him
focuses on lighter subjects
Activism is action on behalf of a cause, action that goes beyond what is conventional or routine. An example of Activism is polite request to objectional interference. Good luck!
Aegis means support, backing or protection. So were someone to say they "Live under the aegis of the constitution." they would be saying that they are protected or supported by the rules placed upon us by our founders.
If someone makes and incendiary comment it means they want to stir up trouble.