Question

Which are purposes of comic relief? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

The purposes of comic relief would be A. And D. Adding comic relief to a story can ease the tension of the story, and there should be a balance between seriousness and comedy.

The other options may work for CERTAIN stories, but not the general idea of the concept.

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Answer 2

easing the tension an audience may be feeling

emphasizing the seriousness of the previous moment

balancing the mood of a serious drama through contrast